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THE LEGAL BEAT: NAVIGATING TRADEMARKS IN MUSIC

THE LEGAL BEAT: NAVIGATING TRADEMARKS IN MUSIC

Bhuvaneswari. S, Ph.D. Scholar, Alliance University, Alliance School of Law, Bangalore.

ABSTRACT

This article explores the importance and complexities of trademark law in the music industry, emphasising its crucial function in safeguarding the identities and brands of musicians, bands, and their related merchandise. Trademarks, encompassing names, logos, and slogans, offer vital safeguarding against unjust competition and counterfeit merchandise, guaranteeing clarity to consumers regarding the source of items. The study also investigates the difficulties and legal intricacies involved in registering non-traditional marks, such as sound markings, as well as the current issues in Indian trademark law in comparison to global standards. The conversation highlights the necessity for more explicit legislative structures to protect the artistic and financial interests of musicians.