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Cinefil Producers Performance Limited (“CPPL“) has received registration as a copyright society for cinematographic film works under Section 33(3) of the Copyright Act.
Cinefil Producers Performance Limited (“CPPL“) has received registration as a copyright society for cinematographic film works under Section 33(3) of the Copyright Act.
The Copyright Office had issued a public notice dated November 22, 2018 inviting attention to the fact that CPPL had vide their application dated November 14, 2018 applied through the Registrar of Copyrights, before the Central Government for its registration as a copyright society under Section 33 of the Copyright Act, 1957 in respect of Cinematographic films.
Post Copyright Amendment Act, 2012 coming into effect, this is the first time a copyright society has been registered for non music works. Currently IPRS, ISRA and RMPL are existing copyright societies which deal with the music industry. CPPL would be the first copyright society dealing with cinematographic films.
