What The Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended by the Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012) requires
The 2012 amendment to India's Copyright Act establishes unwaivable royalty rights for authors and performers, grants broadcast reproduction rights, defines ISP safe harbors under Section 79 of the IT Act, strengthens protection against circumvention of technological protection measures (TPMs), and introduces compulsory licensing for the benefit of persons with disabilities. Key provisions include Sections 18A, 31B, 38A-38I, and 65A.
Pillar: Creative, Content & Media IP · Authority: Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India · Version: 1.0.1 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://copyright.gov.in/documents/copyrightrules1957.pdf
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- The Copyright Act, 1957, https://copyright.gov.in/documents/copyrightrules1957.pdf, Section 18A, 2012
- The Copyright Act, 1957, https://copyright.gov.in/documents/copyrightrules1957.pdf, Section 31B, 2012
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