Module 4: Copyright Law & Digital Rights
Master the complete spectrum of copyright law from fundamentals to digital rights management, fair dealing provisions, and entertainment industry practices under the Copyright Act 1957.
Eight Comprehensive Parts
From copyright fundamentals to digital rights and entertainment industry practices.
Copyright Fundamentals
Master the essentials of copyright protection including Section 13 works, originality requirements, and the idea-expression dichotomy.
Ownership & Duration
Understand first ownership rules under Section 17, works made for hire, joint authorship, and term of copyright protection.
Rights of Copyright Owner
Explore exclusive rights under Section 14, economic rights, and moral rights under Section 57 including attribution and integrity.
Registration & Assignment
Navigate copyright registration using Form XIV, understand assignment requirements under Sections 18-19, and licensing frameworks.
Fair Dealing & Exceptions
Complete analysis of Section 52 exceptions including fair dealing for research, criticism, news reporting, and educational use.
Infringement & Remedies
Understand civil and criminal remedies for copyright infringement, safe harbor provisions for intermediaries, and enforcement strategies.
Digital Rights Management
Explore DRM technologies, technological protection measures (TPMs), streaming rights, and digital distribution frameworks.
Music & Film Industry Copyright
Navigate entertainment industry copyright including PPL, IPRS, collecting societies, film rights, and synchronization licensing.
Module Assessment Quiz
Test your understanding with 50 scenario-based questions covering all eight parts. Detailed explanations provided for each answer.
What You Will Master
Upon completing this module, you will have developed comprehensive competencies in copyright law practice.
Identify copyrightable works under Section 13 and apply originality tests from landmark judgments
Determine ownership in complex scenarios including works made for hire, joint works, and commissioned works
Draft copyright assignments and licenses compliant with Sections 18-19 formalities
Apply Section 52 fair dealing exceptions with precision in litigation and advisory work
Advise on DRM strategies, TPM circumvention issues, and digital distribution rights
Navigate music industry copyright including PPL, IPRS registrations, and royalty collections
"Copyright is not merely about protecting creative works; it is about balancing the rights of creators with the public's right to access knowledge. A skilled IPR lawyer understands both sides of this equation." - Adv. (Dr.) Prashant Mali, Founder, CyberLaw Academy
Ready to Master Copyright Law?
Start with Part 1 and build your expertise step by step. Each part includes practical examples, case studies, drafting exercises, and assessment quizzes.