Introduction to Copyright
Copyright in India
inter alia,
Exemptions Scope of Copyright Act 1957
Rights in dramatic work:o o o o o o
Rights in an artistic work:o o o o o
Rights in a musical work o o o o o o o
Rights in a cinematograph film o o o
Rights in a sound recording o o o
Right of reproduction Right of communication to the public Adaptation
Registration of Copyright prima facie
Procedure for registration of a work under the Copyright Act, 1957 prima-facie
Terms of Copyright Administration of Copyright
Performers’ Right
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Broadcasters’ Right
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The term of protection for broadcaster’s rights is 25 years.
Scope of Foreign Copyrights in India
Collective Administration of Copyrights
Functions of Copyright society
The following are the registered copyright societies in India:
Copyright Piracy
Piracy in Literary Works
Digital Publishing & Piracy
Piracy in Sound Recording
Loss due to Piracy
Piracy in Cinematographic Works
Piracy in Computer Software
Kinds of Copyright Violation (Piracy) in Film Industry Optical Disc piracy (CD, VCD, DVD)/CD burning
Internet Piracy
Bootlegging/ Theatrical print theft
Cable piracy Role of evolving technology in encouraging piracy
Enforcement Mechanisms
Civil remedy • • • •
Criminal remedy • • • • •
Insufficiencies in the Legal Framework
Recent Cases of Violation of Copyright
Use of Airtel logo on beer bottles
Details of the Case Case of Bappi Lahiri
Detail of the Case Verdict of the Court Microsoft & Compton Computers
Details of the Case .
Verdict of the Court
Recommendation
Bibliography