Copyright Specialist

Believe Digital; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Believe Digital is seeking a Copyright Specialist in Mumbai to support copyright verification, rights assessment, and dispute resolution for digital content. You will review rights documentation, evaluate competing claims, identify gaps, and collaborate with DSPs, clients, and rights holders to resolve disputes and protect legitimate rights.

The role requires 5+ years in copyright operations or rights management within the digital media sector, with strong knowledge of DMCA/DSA frameworks and

Qualifications

• Experience with DMCA/DSA claims and rights management in digital media.
• Strong ability to assess ownership, licenses, and supporting evidence.
• Ability to identify gaps in documentation and request further information.
• Clear, professional written and spoken English for clients, DSPs, and rights holders.
• Experience managing copyright disputes, takedowns, and counter-notices.

Responsibilities

• Review ownership and licensing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Assess evidence supporting claims and potential risks.
• Escalate complex matters to Legal or Rights Management teams.
• Manage disputes with DSPs, clients, and rights holders and push for resolution.
• Document findings and support improvements to verification workflows.

Skills

DMCA/DSA knowledge

Rights management

Analytical thinking

Legal drafting

English communication

Job description

We are looking for a Copyright Specialist to support copyright verification, rights assessment, and dispute resolution for digital content. The role will involve reviewing rights documentation, evaluating competing copyright claims, identifying potential risks, and working with DSPs, clients, counterparties, and third-party rights holders to resolve disputes and protect legitimate rights.

Key Responsibilities

Proof Verification & Documentation Review

• Review and assess copyright and ownership documentation, including contracts, licensing agreements, split sheets, indemnification letters, clearance forms, assignments, and other supporting evidence.
• Verify whether documentation sufficiently establishes ownership, licensing authority, usage rights, territories, and applicable terms.
• Identify missing information, inconsistencies, or gaps in documentation and request additional evidence where required.
• Maintain accurate records of rights documentation and case history.

Rights & Risk Assessment

• Evaluate the validity, relevance, and sufficiency of evidence supporting copyright or licensing claims.
• Assess competing rights claims and determine whether the available evidence supports keeping content online or taking further action.
• Identify potential legal, contractual, and operational risks associated with disputed content.
• Escalate complex or legally sensitive matters to the appropriate internal Legal or Rights Management teams.

Dispute Resolution & Third-Party Escalation

• Manage copyright disputes involving DSPs, clients, distributors, labels, publishers, artists, and third-party rights holders.
• Communicate with relevant parties to clarify claims, obtain supporting evidence, and resolve conflicting ownership.
• Prepare and submit documentation for appropriate actions, including takedowns, counter-notices, whitelisting, reinstatements, and claim withdrawals.
• Track escalated cases through resolution and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up.
• Support constructive resolution of disputes while ensuring decisions are based on available rights evidence and applicable policies.

Internal Collaboration

• Communicate clear findings, risks, and recommended actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Support improvements to copyright verification processes, dispute workflows, SOPs, and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in copyright operations, legal compliance, DMCA/DSA claims, or rights management within the music, digital media, or entertainment industry.
• Copyright Knowledge: Strong understanding of global copyright frameworks, including DMCA, EU Copyright Directive/DSA, and music IP such as Master, Publishing, and neighboring rights.
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to assess rights documentation, contractual terms, evidence, and legal/operational risks.
• Communication: Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to draft clear, professional correspondence for clients, DSPs, rights holders, and legal representatives.
• Dispute Resolution: Experience managing copyright claims, disputes, takedowns, counter-notices, and reinstatements.
• Problem Solving: Strong critical thinking, judgment, and proactive approach to resolving complex rights issues.