The Copyright Act of 1957 grants exclusive rights to copyright holders, allowing them to reproduce and authorize reproduction of their creative works. It includes provisions for the protection of various artistic forms and establishes a Copyright Board to resolve disputes and oversee licensing. Key rights of copyright holders include reproduction, communication to the public, and legal remedies for infringement, with certain exemptions for education and research.

1. The Copyright Act, 1957
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2. What is Copyright?
◎ Copyright is an exclusive right of the copyright holder given by law.
◎ It is a right to copy or reproduce the work for which the author has got the
copyright.
◎ It is a product of human skill & his mental capacity to do something creative.
◎ It is a right to do or authorizing others to do certain acts.
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3. Protection of Material under Copyright Act -
Literary work
Musical composition
Dramatic activities
Chorographical work
Graphical & Sculptural
activities
Additional activities
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4. Copyright Board -
◎ Copyright Board is constituted by Central Government of India.
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Chairman
Other members
Minimum members
2
Maximum members
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5. Functions of Copyright Board -
◎ To decide whether a work has been published.
◎ To settle the disputes as to assignment of copyright u/s 19-A.
◎ To settle the disputes as to assignment.
◎ To grant compulsory license to public unpublished Indian works.
◎ To grant compulsory license to produce and publish translation of literary and
dramatic works.
◎ To determine royalties payable to the owner of copyright.
◎ To rectify the errors made in registers maintained by the copyright office or board.
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6. Rights of a Copyright Holder -
◎ Right to reproduce
◎ Right to communicate to public
◎ Right to issue new copies of the work
◎ Right to have a copyright for fixed terms.
◎ Right to assign
◎ Right to seek legal remedy in case of infringement or right to sue
◎ Right to grant license
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7. Exemptions -
◎ For the purpose of research or private study
◎ For learning and teaching in a classroom
◎ For criticism or review
◎ For reporting current events
◎ In connection with judicial proceeding
◎ Performance by an amateur club or society if the performance is given to a non-
paying audience
◎ The making of sound recordings of literary, dramatic or musical works under
certain conditions
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8. Thank You