India Clarifies Internet Music Streaming Can Get Statutory Licenses

摘要

1. Music streaming companies, artists to benefit 2. Broadcasters can approach government for statutory license if rights holders refuse licenses or offer unreasonable terms India's online broadcasters can get licensed to stream music if they can't come to terms with copyright holders, India's Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion said in a Sept 5 memorandum. If a music rights holder is unwilling to issue a license, or is demanding unreasonable terms, India's Copyright Board can grant a statutory license to stream the music, according to the memorandum. It clarified that online music streaming is covered by Section 31D of the Copyright Act of 1957.