Copyright Issues
By:- Deergha B.A.LLB 3rd Year New Law College Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Pune, Maharashtra Copyright is based on the General Principle of Law. This act gives legal rights to the originator i.e. provider over his creation like writing, film, musical material etc. for a fixed number of years. Anyone who has a copyright can copy, sell or use his writing or work in any way. It is based on a common law principal. It aims to reward the originator for creating new things and enjoying the fruits of his labor and encouraging creative activities in the society. When is copyright infringement considered? The originator has full legal rights on any writing, content, song and film etc. If someone makes personal use of such content, then it is permissible under the legal framework. However, its dissemination and use for commercial purposes will be considered a copyright infringement. Is it permissible to take part or part of any content? No content may be used commercially without ...