The document summarizes key aspects of copyright law. It explains that copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to creators of original works, including the rights to copy, distribute, and adapt their work. It lists what types of works can be copyrighted, such as literary works, music, art, and more. The document notes that copyright is automatic and exists as soon as a work is fixed in a tangible form. It provides a brief history of India's Copyright Acts of 1914 and 1957, which adopted many provisions from English law and introduced new concepts.

1. Copyright Act
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2. What is copyright Act?
Copyright is a set of
exclusive rights granted to the
author or creator of an
original work, including the
right to copy, distribute and
adapt the work.

3. Need of Copyright Act !!
 Right to be credited for the work.
 To determine who may adapt the work.
 Who may financially benefit from it.

4. What can be copyright?
Literary Works
Musical Works
Dramatic Works
Choreographic Work
Pictorial, Graphic, and
Sculptural Works
Motion Pictures and AV
Sound Recordings
Architectural Works
Computer work
Work on the Web
Business work

5. Copyright is Automatic
There is no need to include a
copyright notice. (©, 2012).
However, it is a good idea to
do so due to ignorance.
The copyright is in force
when the work is “fixed”
which includes saving to disk
or writing it on paper.

6. Indian Copyright Act
 First Act in 1914, followed
by the Copyright Act 1957.
1957 Act: adopted many
English provisions, introduced
new ideas and concepts.

7. Copyright Act 1957 – Main Features
Valid from 21 January 1958
Created Copyright Office and Copyright Board
Introduced civil and criminal remedies against
infringement
 Definition of categories in which copyright
actually subsists
 International copyright

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