Technology, Media & Telecom

The Firm’s practice combines an interdisciplinary team of litigators and transactional attorneys advising some of India’s most prominent media, entertainment, and communications companies and individuals. We represent clients across the entire spectrum of the media and entertainment industry, including television, films, radio, music, print and publications, events, fashion, arts, OTT platforms, etc. Sports is a sunrise sector, where our lawyers have been at the forefront of delivering solutions that are legally sound and commercially feasible with respect to governing bodies, sports federations, league owners, sports management companies, sportspersons, broadcasters, and, specialist dispute resolution mechanism.

Our lawyers have an in-depth understanding not only of the intellectual property laws applicable to the media and entertainment industry but also a strong grip over a broad spectrum of issues concerning this dynamic sector, including Regulatory Policy, Dispute Resolution, Due Diligence, Transactions, etc.

Key Representations by Firm Attorneys

Represented and advised the nodal Association and Foundation for all leading Television Broadcasters in the country for the past 7 years on matters concerning the regulatory regime and those that have an impact on the industry as a whole.
Represented and advised the nodal Association and Foundation for all leading Radio Broadcasters in the country for the past 11 years on matters concerning the regulatory regime and those that have an impact on the industry as a whole.
Represented leading radio broadcasters in a landmark case before the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court of India successfully defending the position that broadcasters are not liable to pay authors and composers of songs where sound recordings are licensed.
Represented leading radio broadcasters in the first ever determination of compulsory license rate for the broadcast of music over FM radio stations.