INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY : CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENT
AUTHOR – SANA FATIMA ABBASI* & DR.SHOVA DEVI**
* STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW
** ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW
BEST CITATION – SANA FATIMA ABBASI & DR.SHOVA DEVI, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY : CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (6) OF 2025, PG. 405-409, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) form the legal and economic foundation of the music industry. They enable artists, composers, and producers to secure recognition, control the dissemination of their work, and receive appropriate financial compensation. However, the digital transformation and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) have significantly disrupted traditional IPR frameworks. This paper explores the multifaceted nature of IPR in the music industry, highlighting the primary legal mechanisms involved, challenges posed by digitalization and AI, the particular context of the Indian music industry, and the role of international frameworks. It further analyzes recent legal developments, industry responses, and the potential of emerging technologies, including blockchain, to create a more sustainable and equitable system. Recommendations for reform and future directions are also discussed.
Keywords : Intellectual Property Rights (IPR),Music Industry,Copyright,Artificial Intelligence (AI),Digital Rights Management,Blockchain,Music Licensing, Piracy,Royalty Distribution, India Copyright Law,International IPR Frameworks,Smart Contracts,Berne Convention,ELVIS Act,IP Enforcement,Technological Disruption in Music,Music Streaming,Moral Rights