2. Copyright
Under Section 14 of the Copyright Act, 1957, a
copyright is the exclusive right to do or authorise
other(s) to do certain acts in relation to-
1. Literary, dramatic or musical works,
2. Artistic work,
3. Cinematograph film and
4. Sound recording.
3. Copyright
Literary work: Adaptation(taking the work),
Abridgement, Translation of work
Artistic work: Painting, Architecture, Sculpture
Musical work: Work of music, Graphical notations
Cinematograph film: Visual recording or videos
with sound
4. Characteristics of Copyright
Creation of a Statute
It is created under a specific act.
Some form of Intellectual Property
Utililisation of the mind or technical knowledge a
person possess.
Monopoly Right
Restrain others from exercising the right.
Negative Right
Prohibits others from using the copyright.
5. Characteristics
Multiple Rights
Different types of rights under copyright.
Copyright only in form not in Idea
Neighboring Rights
Rights derived from the original works
