Compulsory Licence in Works Withheld from Public : Section 31 provides that if at any time during the term of copyright in any Indian work which has been published or performed […]

Licences by Owners of Copyright : Section 30 of the Act empowers the owner of the copyright in any existing work or the prospective owner of the copyright in any future […]

Licences : Chapter VI containing Sections 30-32B deal with licences. Section 30 deals with licences by owners of copyright; Section 30A contains provisions regarding application of Sections 19 and 19A; Section […]

Mode of Assignment : Section 19 of the Act provides that an assignment of copyright should be in writing signed by the owner of the copyright. Mere acceptance of remuneration or […]

Assignment of Copyright : The owner of the copyright in an existing work or the prospective owner of the copyright in a future work may assign to any person the copyright […]

Functions of the Copyright Board : The main functions of the Copyright Board are as under: 1. Settlement of disputes as to whether copies of any literary, dramatic or artistic […]