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What are the criteria for award of copyright protection?

Copyright protection will be available if the following two conditions are fulfilled:

a. Originality, meaning that the work owes it origin to the author. Originality is different from novelty. An author of the work need not be the first to articulate the ideas or create the work.

b. Reduction into tangible form. For a work to be protected, it must be written down, drawn, painted or taped. Mere oral expression of idea will not qualify for copyright protection.

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Is it compulsory to have registration for copyright protection?

No, it is not compulsory to register Copyright. Berne Convention grants “inherent protection” which means the holder does not have to comply with any formalities for the purposes of copyright protection. But we recommend you to obtain registration because registration is a prima facie proof of ownership and it might be easier to persuade judicial and administrative authorities to grant you interim relief even without notice to the infringers.

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What is Copyright?

Copyright is a legal right, given exclusively to the creator/originator (or assignee) to make further copies for publication and public performance.

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A authorises B to sell a camera for him, and agrees to give B, a commission of 10 per cent of the sale price. A afterwards, by a telegram, revokes B's authority. B, after the telegram is sent, but before he receives it, sells the camera to C for Rs. 10,000. C is also not aware of the revocation of authority by A. A later refuses to deliver the camera to C and pay commission to B for the sale, on the ground that the sale was not binding upon him. Decide:

(i) whether A's contention is valid ?
(ii) whether B is entitled to commission on the sale price ?
(iii) what are the provisions of the Indian Contract Act in this regard ?

(i) A's contention is not valid.
(ii) Yes, @ 10 per cent on Rs. 10,000.
(iii) Revocation of authority of an agent does not, insofar as the agent is concerned, take effect until it becomes known to him and insofar as third parties are concerned until it becomes known to them.

Acquittal

A release, absolution, or discharge of an obligation or liability. In criminal law the finding of not guilty.

Accomplice

1. A partner in a crime.
2. A person who knowingly and voluntarily participates with another in a criminal activity.

Abstract of title

A chronological summary of all official records and recorded documents affecting the title to a parcel of real property.