Copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. It allows the creator to control the use of his/her work for a certain time period. The Copyright Act of 1957 governs copyright laws in India and has been amended several times, including in 1984, 1992, 1999, and 2012 to address issues like video piracy and comply with international treaties. Copyright protection in India lasts for 60 years for most works after the death of the creator or publication depending on the type of work.

3. • “The exclusive right given by law for a certain
term of years to an author, composer etc. (or
his assignee) to print, publish and sell copies
of his original work”
(Oxford English Dictionary)
• This property right can be sold or
transferred to others.

4. Reward creative efforts. “Thou shall not
steal”
time → Negative right:
prevent copying/reproduction
encourage dissemination of
copyrighted works = public interest

5. Literary works
Dramatic works
Musical works
Artistic works

6. • Automatic protection
• Available for:
– Published works
– Unpublished works

7. Copyright law assures ownership, which comes
with exclusive rights:
Make copies of the work
Distribute copies of the work
Perform the work publicly
Display the work publicly
Make derivative works
(e.g. book or movie)

8. The Copyright Act, 1957(Act No. 14 of 1957)
governs the laws & applicable rules related to the
subject of copyrights in India. All copyright related
laws are governed by the Copyright Act, 1957.

9. 1911
1914
1957
1984

10. 1992
2012
1999
1994

11. Valid from 21 January 1958
Created Copyright Office and Copyright Board
Introduced civil and criminal remedies against
infringement

12.  Performing rights societies’ rights (for
instance, music royalties)
Definition of categories in which
copyright actually subsists
International copyright
Definition of infringement

13. Objectives:
Berne and Universal Copyright Conventions
grant of compulsory licences by developing
countries, publication by deceased authors
1984 Act: discouraging
and preventing
widespread video piracy.

14. Depends on nature of work/owner of
copyright and whether the work has been
published
Most works: 60 years
Broadcast Reproduction: 25 years

16. • “Universal Access” to research, education and
culture.
• Provides a free, public, and standardized
infrastructure that creates a balance between
the reality of the Internet and the reality of
copyright laws.

23. The 2012 amendments make Indian Copyright
Law compliant with the Internet Treaties –
the WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) and WIPO
Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT).

24. • The law provides certain ways in which
copyright works may be used.
–Fair use
–Public domain
–Library privilege
–Alternative Licenses (e.g. Creative
Commons)

25. 1)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creative_commons
2)http://www.slideshare.net/sgisave/copyright-act-
1957-364848
3)http://www.creativecommons.org
4)http://www.ip-watch.org/2013/01/22/development-
in-indian-ip-law-the-copyright-amendment-act-2012/