An introduction to Copyright
In a fast-paced environment Internet digitisation like Instagram and other evolving commercial activities of music, art has led importance of copyright day by day. After COVID-19, the copyright has gained immense importance, directly ambiting those who works, deal, or sell anything related to copyright. There is a debate running over to what extent the existing laws can protect modern art, traditional work culture, non-traditional works and music. Significantly, the UK law adds stress on the word 'fine art' means those appealing to the mind or to the sense of beauty especially painting, sculpture and architectures.
Indeed copyright law grants the monopoly of protection for the original works of authorship. It assigns rights to authors including sell if works, derivatives, copies, perform or display the work publicly. The protection of copyright is granted for 70 years. Even after death of author. The Copyright Act, 1957 pertains to copyright protection in two ways: first, to guarantee painters, musicians, creative individuals and second, to enable others to expand the knowledge of works. It assists with some unrestricted uses of copyrighted content.
In major judgement by Madras High Court, in Sulamanglam E. Jayalakshmi v. Mera Musicals, Chennai (2000): the court held that the copyright law stringent some permissible limits for use. To establish the degree of harmony relationship between rights of copyright owners and welfare of people for the interest of the society, certain measures are inclusive of free uses itself in Act.
History of Copyright Act in India
Britishers in India first enacted the Indian Copyright Act, 1847 passed during reign of East India Company. for the enforcement of rules of English copyright rules in India. Second, Copyright Act 1911, this law repealed the previous copyright act and new act applied to all british colonies in india. In the year 1914, the copyright law was modified with Indian Copyright Act, 1914 continued till and replaced by Copyright Act, 1957 by Indian Parliament.
What kind of works are guaranteed in Indian Copyright Act
1. Literary works: In this works include original or unique creation of literature. Example: works can be in the form of scripts, novels, biographies, technical books and programs. The exclusive rights covered in literary are:
To make variation or change in work
To reproduce the work
To translate the work
2. Dramatic Works: This is an extended form of literary work that includes show entertainment, drama, choreography, or cinematography films. Exclusive rights include:
Reproduction/variations/ modification of work into various language
To make work in cinematography essence.
3. Musical works: The musical work are copyrightable but it does not include lyrics or sound.
The exclusive rights for musical works include:
a. To reproduce musical work
b. To make variation/changes/modification to work
C. To distribute copies of work, sound recording or cinematic work in respect of music.
4. Artistic Work: The artistic work include protection of original work paintings, photography, building, diagrams, cartoons, sculptures, drawings, molds, plans, graphics and others. The exclusive rights includes:
a. To issue copies of work to public
b. To resell the work, assign or hire for work
Procedure for Copyright Registration
Step 1- Documentation
This includes application/declaration form and the statement of particulars required for the registration of work registrar of copyright.
Step 2 - Submit Application
Once Documentation is completed. Fill application form accompanied with two copies. The fees may vary from Rs 500 to Rs 5000 depending upon type of work.
Step 3 - Copyright Assessment by Examiners
Upon application is submitted, there is 30 days waiting period. The examiner either accepts the application or specifies the objections outlined in copyright.
Step 4 - Final grant of copyright
Once the objections is removed. It further goes for copyright registration process and therefore your work is officially registered.
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