A Close Look At Taylor Swift And Her Tryst With IPR

Sanya Bhutiani, Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

ABSTRACT:

This article explores the popular entertainer, Taylor Swift and her tryst with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in the music industry. It seeks to emphasize the universal importance of protecting creative works. It dissects Swift's strategic moves, including her recent decision to re-record her albums as "Taylor's Version," a response to the resale of her original masters.

The article unfolds the amalgamation of entertainment and media law in Swift's journey, focusing on the intersection of copyright, trademark, and intellectual property protection within the industry. The study explores the various kinds of Intellectual Property Rights available to creators and examines the use of these protections by Swift herself. It highlights her legal battles for creative autonomy and her dynamic approach to IPR. It concludes by advocating for robust IPR to support artists in the ever-evolving technological landscape.