Kalra, Binny; Misra, Tanvi; Rab, Suzanne --- "INDIA" [2018] ELECD 462; in Lavizzari, S. Carlo; Viljoen, René (eds), "Cross-Border Copyright Licensing" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2018) 124

Book Title: Cross-Border Copyright Licensing

Editor(s): Lavizzari, S. Carlo; Viljoen, René

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

ISBN: 9781784718503

Section: Chapter 3

Section Title: INDIA

Author(s): Kalra, Binny; Misra, Tanvi; Rab, Suzanne

Number of pages: 61

Abstract/Description:

The contribution of the creative industries to a country’s economic growth is unquestionable. While copyright provides the creator of a work with a recognizable right, it is crucial for the creator to understand the right mechanism to monetize this right. The law governing monetization of copyright is riddled with judicial uncertainty and legislative word play. Hence, with this narrative, we strive to break down the complexities and the demystify the provisions of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. We have also tried to address the nuances of the Indian Copyright law in its application to each kind of copyright. Anyone interested in monetizing copyright should find this as an interesting and helpful first step toward understanding copyright agreements. India’s modern competition law was introduced by the Competition Act 2002 (Competition Act). The Competition Act established the Competition Commission of India (CCI) as India’s dedicated competition authority. The CCI has issued major decisions in a number of sectors.