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Federation of Indian publishers to host workshop on intellectual property issues
MUMBAI: The Federation of Indian Publishers in association with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Geneva have announced a workshop on intellectual property issues in the publishing industry, to be held from 15 -16 February at the India International Centre, New Delhi.
An official announcement made by the federation states that WIPO will bring together a host of speakers that includes:
-Jon Tandler, attorney at law Isaacson Rosenbaum, Denver, USA.
– Richard Balkwill, Copyright and Intellectual Property Consultant, COPYTRAIN, Oxford, UK.
– Dr. Guriqbal Singh Jaiya, Director, SMEs Division, WIPO, Geneva.
– Donna Ghelfi, Programme Officer, Creative Industries Division, WIPO, Geneva.
The endeavour hopes to help Indian publishers to understand the intricacies of the issues concerning intellectual property, giving them a chance to clarify their doubts and discussions during the sessions. The event is being supported by the ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. A certificate will be awarded for participation in the workshop.
The subjects that will be discussed at the workshop include:
# The Creative Industries in the Book Publishing Industry.
# Introduction to the Relevant Intellectual Property Rights.
# The Publishing Value and Supply Chain.
# Book Publishing Agreements.
# Financial Business Models.
# Reprographic Rights and the Importance of Collecting Societies
# Evalution and Valuation of Intellectual Property Assets
# Electronic Publishing
# Role of Branding in Marketing
# Emerging Trends.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
