New Delhi, June 7 -- Bollywood studios and music labels often tap into the nostalgia and lasting appeal of popular hit film songs to create buzz and market upcoming releases, but acquiring the rights to these favourite tracks can prove to be a complex and daunting challenge.

This is because old music is rarely a one-owner asset. A producer may acquire rights from a music label, but that may only cover the sound recording. Rights over lyrics, composition, film, remakes, adaptations and promotional use are frequently dispersed across multiple stakeholders, requiring separate clearances.

The ongoing legal battle between Vashu Bhagnani's production house Pooja Entertainment and director David Dhawan and Tips Industries over the recreation r...