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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Copyright Act
Why in the News?
The ongoing copyright dispute between actors Dhanush and Nayanthara highlights the complexities of copyright law and its potential misuse in the film industry.
What is the dispute?
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About The Copyright Act, 1957:
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| What is it? | • Enacted in 1957 to protect creators’ rights over original works. • Objective: To encourage creativity while balancing public access. • Grants exclusive rights to authors and creators for reproduction, distribution, and public performance of their works. • The Act has been amended to address digital content and technological advancements. |
| Features and Provisions of the Act | • Scope: Covers literary, musical, artistic works, cinematograph films, sound recordings, and more. • Duration: Copyright lasts life of author + 60 years for literary, musical, and dramatic works, and 60 years for films/sound recordings. • Exclusive Rights: Right to reproduce, distribute, perform, and adapt works. • Moral Rights: Includes right to attribution and integrity of the work. |
| What does Section 52 say? | • Section 52 lists exceptions allowing use of copyrighted works without permission in specific situations. • Fair Use: For criticism, review, news reporting, teaching, research, and private use. • Includes exceptions for libraries, archives, and government use. • Important for education and public access—enables non-commercial use of works. |
PYQ:[2014] In a globalized world, Intellectual Property Rights assume significance and are a source of litigation. Broadly distinguish between the terms—Copyrights, Patents and Trade Secrets. [2017] With reference to the ‘National Intellectual Property Rights Policy’, consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only |
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