The Copyright Act, 1957
The Copyright Act, 1957, is a law that provides protection to original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, cinematograph films, sound recordings, and broadcasts in India.
"Intellectual PropertyCopyright InfringementCinematograph FilmsSound RecordingsBroadcastingPerformers RightsPiracy"
Summary
The Copyright Act, 1957, governs and provides statutory protection to various forms of intellectual property, including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, cinematograph films, sound recordings, and broadcasts. It also covers the rights of performers, producers of sound recordings, and broadcasting organizations. The act provides for both civil and criminal remedies for infringement and piracy of copyrighted works.
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| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Interpretation | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Meaning Of Publication | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: When Work Not Deemed To Be Published Or Performed In Public | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: When Work Deemed To Be First Published In India | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Certain Disputes To Be Decided By Commercial Court | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Nationality Of Author Where The Making Of Unpublished Work Is Extended Over Considerable Period | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Domicile Of Corporations | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Copyright Office | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Registrar And Deputy Registrars Of Copyrights | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Omitted | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Omitted | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Works In Which Copyright Subsists | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Meaning Of Copyright | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Special Provision Regarding Copyright In Designs Registered Or Capable Of Being Registered Under The Designs Act, 2000 | Open |
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