Law of Copyright
University of Calcutta · LL.B. Semester 6
Unit 1 — Theoretical Foundations of Law of Copyright Nature and Meaning-Copyright as Property
Theoretical Foundations of Law of Copyright Nature and Meaning-Copyright as Property- General Principles- Special Features- Justification for Providing Copyright to authors: Labour Theory, Personality Theory. Economic Incentive Theory, Social Requirements Theory
Unit 2 — Origin and Development of Law of Copyright -1886 Berne Convention
Origin and Development of Law of Copyright -1886 Berne Convention, 1952 Universal Copyright Convention, 1961 Rome Convention, 1994 TRIPS Agreement, 1996 WIPO Copyright Treaty, 2012 Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances, Utility of International Copyright Law in, India-Development in India: Copyright Act, 1847, Copyright Act, 1914, Copyright Act, 1957 with Amendments
Unit 3 — Works in Which Copyright Subsists Concept of Originality-Idea and Expression Dichotomy
Works in Which Copyright Subsists Concept of Originality-Idea and Expression Dichotomy- No Copyright in Common Property- Literary Work-Dramatic Work- Musical Work- Artistic Work- Cinematograph Film-Sound Recording
Unit 4 — Author of Work
Author of Work, Owner of Copyright, and Rights of Copyright Owner-Meaning of Author and Work-Ownership of Copyright- Transfer of Ownership of Copyright- Recognized Rights of Copyright Owner
Unit 5 — Term
Term, Licensing and Registration of Copyright-Terms of Copyright in Published Works, Anonymous and Pseudonymous Works, Posthumous Work, Photographs, Cinematograph Films and Sound Recording- Licensing of Copyright-International Copyright-Procedure for Copyright Registration
Unit 6 — Rights of Broadcasting Organisation and Performers-Concept-Indian Broadcasting Organisation
Regulatory Framework, and Their Importance, International Protection, Broadcasting Rights under Indian Copyright Act-Rights of Performers at International Level-Protection of Performers' Rights in India
Unit 7 — Protection of Copyright in Internet-Concepts of Internet
Protection of Copyright in Internet-Concepts of Internet, Internet Protocol, Domain Name, Browsing on Internet, Caching, Linking, E-Mail, and Bulletin Board Service-Rights of Reproduction in Internet-Liability of Internet Service Provider- Jurisdictional Issue in Internet Disputes
Unit 8 — Infringement of Copyright and Defence of Copyright Liability-When Copyright is Deemed to b
Infringement of Copyright and Defence of Copyright Liability-When Copyright is Deemed to be Infringed? Defence of Copyright Liability
Unit 9 — Enforcement of Copyright-TRIPS Agreement Mandate on Enforcement-Administrative and Judicia
Enforcement of Copyright-TRIPS Agreement Mandate on Enforcement-Administrative and Judicial Remedies in India · The above issues are to be studied with special reference to the Copyright Act 1957 and relevant case laws on the subject.