DPIIT's Strategic Move on Copyright Rule and Internet Transmissions
DPIIT's Shift in Copyright Rule for Internet Transmissions
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has made headlines with its recent withdrawal of an office memorandum from September 2016. This memorandum previously aimed to expand the scope of copyright law to include internet transmissions, highlighting a significant shift in how copyright law is applied in the digital space.
Background on the Memorandum
Initially, the 2016 memorandum sought to encompass Internet broadcasting under the Copyright Act. However, following the Division Bench ruling in the case of Tips Industries Ltd vs Wynk Music Ltd, DPIIT announced that the memorandum is "hereby rescinded".
Implications for the Industry
- This withdrawal clarifies the application of Section 31D, particularly concerning internet streaming platforms.
- The move is designed to ease regulatory concerns for content creators and right holders in both Indian and foreign markets.
With this decision, DPIIT aims to refine the legal landscape for both music and literary content in the digital age.
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