The question (15 marks)
Who is the first owner of copyright under the Copyright Act 1957? Discuss the exceptions to the general rule, and explain the moral rights that remain with the author even after assignment. (15 marks)
Syllabus heads 4.6 and 4.7; authorship, ownership and moral rights.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Law of Copyright of Intellectual Property Laws.
Authorities you will need
- Amar Nath Sehgal v. Union of India
- Rupendra Kashyap v. Jiwan Publishing House
- Copyright Act 1957, ss. 2(d), 17 and 57
- Berne Convention 1886, Art. 6bis
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