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platforms, in collaboration with TDRA. This has helped in

curtailing illegal infringements on broadcasting and

publishing rights of creative works, also enhancing

awareness on the mechanisms for IP rights protection

and swiftly addressing reports in this regard.”

The ‘InstaBlock’ initiative implemented as part of the

new mechanism monitors infringements on intellectual

property rights on websites and promptly blocks the

violators. Additionally, it establishes direct

communication channels with legal rights holders and

takes rapid action against any violations or

encroachments on their rights.

The ‘InstaBlock’ initiative is one of the 11 initiatives of

the Ministry’s new IP system and has an immediate

response tool called ‘LiveBan.’ It is specifically designed

to handle complaints related to incidents of copyright

infringements on live online broadcasting. This

collaboration between MoEc, TDRA and rights holders

has helped reduce violations on broadcasting and

publishing rights of creative works in the digital space.

The 11 diverse initiatives under the new IP protection

system cover various areas and applications of

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