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In simple words it means the right to copy. It is based on the notion that people who create or produce creative work have the right to decide how the fruits of their talent, skill and labour should be displayed. It is an exclusive right to reproduce an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression, to prepare derivative works based upon the original work and to perform or display the work in case of musical, dramatic, choreography, art, literature and sculptural works. Copyrighting is in favour of the author or creator of work. It arises the moment the author creates the work and the act requires it to get it registered with the government for its protection so that nobody can reproduce the same without the creator’s permission. The holder of the copyright can sue the unauthorised user and claim damage and compensation as well. Copyrights are protected in India by the Copyright Rules, 1957 and after several subsequent amendments the latest Copyrights (Amendment) Act of 1999.
Copyrighted work: Works of authorship that fall within the definition of copyrightable work includes:
1. Literary work which includes books and other writing, musical composition, paintings, sculpture, computer programming and films, television recording of events and television shows.
2. Musical works and accompanying lyrics.
3. Dramatic work.
4. Pictorial graphic and sculptural works.
5. Sound recordings.
6. Cinematograph.