copyright

    

In this topic we cover all the terms related to Copyright  (©️) 

• Copyright

Copyright grant exclusive right to the creators to control the copying and Some other forms of exploitation of copyright material.

Two doctrine to test Copyright protection :-

          1. Sweat of brow doctrine (eg- Phone Directory) 

          2. Modicum of creativity doctrine

• Protects the expression of idea not the idea it self  
• It has to be tangible (written/printed) on a Paper, CD, DVD etc.

Protection of copyright 

    1. Typography works

    2. Literary works

    3. Dramatic works

    4. Musical works

    5. Artistic works

    6. Films

    7. Broadcast

    8. Sound recording 

Legislation:-

Copyright Act, 1957

Latest amendment in 2012, come into force in January 1958, amendment till 2012 6 times 

Meaning of copyright in section 14

 

Copyright Authorities

    A) copyright office

    B) copyright Board

    C) copyright societies

Types of copyright

    1. Economic right

    2. Moral right