Annexure ‘AAB CD – 01’

FORMAT FOR COURSE CURRICULUM

Course Title: Copyright L T P/ SW/ TOTAL

S FW CREDI
Course Code: LAW 454 Credit Units 3 T
UNITS
2 1 - - 3

Course Objectives:
To develop basic understanding and comprehensive knowledge of Indian copyright law and its application in the light of international
developments
To develop skills to correlate various aspects of copyright in the contemporary world
To explain copyright practice and procedure in the present technological and digital world

Course Contents: Appended below

Pre-requisites:
The student should be aware of current intellectual property issues and they should also have legal aptitude to analyze the techno-legal
problems

Student Learning Outcomes:

 Interpret the copyright law of India and comprehend emerging issues relating to copyright.
 Analyze various aspects of copyright such as digital copyright, copyright relating to databases and software, neighboring rights
and exceptions relating to copyright.
 Analyze the Implications of International Copyright Regime on Indian Copyright Law.
  Explain the techno-legal issues relating to Copyright.
.

Course Contents/Syllabus:

Module I: Introduction 20

 Introduction to IPR
 Origin, Development and Relevance of Copyright;
 Classification of Copyright;
 International Development of Copyright: International Copyright Regime: Berne Convention, Universal
Copyright Convention - WIPO Copyright Treaty, WIPO Phonograms and Performances Treaty, TRIPS
with respect to Copyright and Neighboring rights; Beijing Treaty, 2012.
 Indian Copyright Act 1957 and Amendments

Module II: Subject Matter of Copyright and Conditions for Granting of Copyright 30
 Literary, Dramatic and Musical Work, Cinematograph, Computer Software and Databases;
 Idea-Expression Dichotomy;
 Conditions for the Grant of Copyright: Originality, Creativity and Other Formalities;
 Ownership and Authorship;
 Term of Protection
Module III: Rights of Authors and Others 30
 Moral Rights and Economic Rights;
 Neighboring Rights;
 Extent of Rights and Exceptions to Copyright Protection;
 Fair use provision
 Copyright societies

Module IV: Copyright Procedure, Infringement and Remedies 20

Assignment and Licensing;
Compulsory Licensing and Statutory Licensing;
 Infringement Penalties and Remedies;
Appeals

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

The course will be conducted using lectures, assignments, IP moots and student writings (essays). In addition to this, students would be
encouraged to participate in IP law seminars and make class room presentation on relevant aspects of copyrights.

Lab/ Practicals details, if applicable: NA

List of Experiments: NA

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination

100% NA 100%
Theory Assessment (L&T):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term
Examination
Components (Drop P/S/V CT A C EE
down)
Weightage (%) 10 10 5 5 70
Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment:

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term

Examination
Components (Drop NA NA NA NA NA
down
Weightage (%) NA NA NA NA NA
Text and References:

Text
Cornish, W. R., Intellectual Property (London: Sweet & Maxwell, 1996);
Cornish, Llewelyn & Aplin, Intellectual Property (Sweet & Maxwell, 2013)
Alka Chawla, Law of Copyright, Comparative Perspectives, Lexis Nexis.
Dr. M.K. Bhandari, Law relating to Intellectual Property Rights, Central Law Publications.
B.L. Wadera, Patents, trademarks, copyright, Designs and Geographical Indications.
Bently and Sherman, Intellectual Property Law (OUP, latest edition (currently 2008)
Law Relating to Intellectual Property Rights by V. K. Ahuja (latest 2013)
References
Journal of Intellectual Property Rights (NISCAIR)
The WIPO Journal
Oxford Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice

Mayank Kapila, Assistant Professor(Law)

Amity Law School NOIDA (ALS-I)
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Date: 05/05/15 Name, Designation, Organisation