Intellectual Property Right – II (Copy Right)

Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya · LL.B. Semester 5 · LAW-CC-515

Unit I — Unit I (untitled in print)

Introduction to Copyright · International Conventions/Treaties on Copyright

Nature and scope of Copyright
The Berne Convention, 1886

Unit II — Unit II (untitled in print)

Historical Background of the Copy Right Laws in India. · The Law of Copy Right in India ( The Copyright Act, 1957) · Characteristics of Copyright · Authorities in Copyrights Act, · Neighbouring Rights

Evolution of Copyright Law in India
Nature and scope of Copyright
Neighbouring Rights: Performers Rights, Rights of Broadcasting Organizations and Rights of the Producers of Phonograms
Powers of the Copyright Board

Unit III — Unit III (untitled in print)

Subject matter of copyright works · Ownership of Copy Right · Term of Copyright · Assignment of Copy Right

Works in which Copyright subsists: Literary Works, Dramatic Works, Musical Works
Authorship and Ownership of Copyright
Term of Copyright
Assignment and Licensing 4.9Fair Use Provisions

Unit IV — Unit IV (untitled in print)

Author’s special rights · Infringement of Copyright · Remedies for Infringement of Copyright

Copyrights: Economic and Moral Rights
Infringement of Copyrights and Remedies

Unit V — Fair use provisions

2. Piracy in Internet

Assignment and Licensing 4.9Fair Use Provisions
Copyright issues in Digital Environment