Section 28A of CA, 1957 : Section 28A: Term Of Copyright In Works Of Public Undertakings
The Copyright Act, 1957
Bare Act
- CHAPTER V: TERM OF COPYRIGHT
28A Term of copyright in works of public undertakings - In the case of a work, where a public undertaking is the first owner of the copyright therein, copyright shall subsist ...
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Simplified Act
Copyright Duration for Works Owned by Public Companies - If a work's first owner is a government-owned company, the copyright for that work will last for 60 years. This period starts from January 1st of the year after the work was first made available to the public.
Explanation using Example
Let's imagine that a public undertaking, for example, a government-owned publishing house, publishes a book in 2020...