In India, copyright law is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957. The Copyright Act provides for the protection of original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, as well as sound recordings, cinematographic films, and computer software.
The Copyright Act gives exclusive rights to the copyright owner, including the right to reproduce the work, distribute copies of the work, perform the work in public, and make derivative works based on the original work. These exclusive rights can be exercised by the copyright owner or can be licensed to others for a specified period of time.
To obtain copyright protection in India, the work must be original and must have been reduced to material form. The work must also be expressive and not purely functional in nature. Once the work is created, the copyright owner is automatically entitled to protection under the Copyright Act.
Infringement of copyright occurs when a person uses the work without the permission of the copyright owner. In such cases, the copyright owner can seek remedies such as injunctions, damages, and statutory damages in a court of law.
In conclusion, the Copyright Act provides a robust framework for the protection of original works in India. It is important for creators and owners of original works to be aware of their rights under the Copyright Act and to take necessary steps to protect their works from infringement.