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In a first, Indian Singers Rights' Association distributes royalty: by Prasad Krishna — published Apr 17, 2018 — filed under: Copyright, Access to Knowledge
While singers say this benefits out of job artistes, the transparency in distribution remains questionable.
Located in Access to Knowledge / News & Media
34th SCCR: CIS Statement on the Discussion on Limitations and Exceptions for Libraries and Archives: by Anubha Sinha — published May 15, 2017 — last modified May 15, 2017 10:35 AM — filed under: Copyright, Archives, Access to Knowledge, WIPO
Anubha Sinha, attending the 34th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (“SCCR”) at Geneva from 1 May, 2017 to 5 May, 2017, made this statement during the discussion on limitations and exceptions for libraries and archives.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Fixing Copyright for Education (SCCR34 Side Event): by Prasad Krishna — published May 30, 2017 — last modified Jun 07, 2017 12:48 AM — filed under: Copyright, Access to Knowledge
This event, hosted by Communia, EIFL, Creative Commons, and PIJIP, provided an overview of legal trends and developments concerning education, and presented the reality of education today. Anubha Sinha was a speaker.
Located in Access to Knowledge / News & Media
Will the Copyright Law Help the Starving Artist?: by Prasad Krishna — published May 29, 2012 — filed under: Copyright, Access to Knowledge
By law, producers are no longer allowed to keep all the royalties to songs, lyrics or other works of arts. Now, these rights will have to be shared with the artist who created them.
Located in News & Media
Right to Knowledge for Persons with Print Impairment: A Proposal to Amend the Indian Copyright Regime: by Prasad Krishna — last modified Dec 04, 2009 10:18 AM — filed under: Accessibility, Copyright
This research paper details the need for an amendment of the present provisions of Copyright laws and help enable the print impaired gain access to published works. The paper was submitted to the Ministry of Human Resource and Development in November to appraise it of the needs of the print disabled community. The paper is up for public comments and we welcome your feedback for this ongoing campaign.
Located in Accessibility / Publications / Uploads
Gandhi, Freedom, and the Dilemmas of Copyright: by Prasad Krishna — published Jan 29, 2012 — last modified Apr 28, 2012 04:11 AM — filed under: Event Type, Video, Copyright, Access to Knowledge
To commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary, the Centre for Internet and Society cordially invites you to a talk by Prof. Shyamkrishna Balganesh of the University of Pennsylvania on Gandhi, Freedom, and the Dilemmas of Copyright on 30 January 2012 at 6.00 p.m.
Located in Access to Knowledge
35th SCCR: CIS Statement on GRULAC Proposal for Analysis of Copyright in the Digital Environment: by Anubha Sinha — published Nov 17, 2017 — filed under: WIPO, Copyright, Access to Knowledge, Limitations & Exceptions
Anubha Sinha, attending the 35th Session of the World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (“SCCR”) at Geneva from 13 November, 2017 to 18 November, 2017, made this statement on the agenda 'Other Matters' on behalf of CIS on Day 5, 17 November, 2017.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Blogs
Seminar on Rethinking Copyright and Licensing for Digital Publishing Today (Delhi, January 23): by Anubha Sinha — published Jan 20, 2017 — last modified Jan 21, 2017 02:51 PM — filed under: Copyright, License, Access to Knowledge, Digital Publishing, Digital Scholarship
Against the backdrop of a growing global and domestic digital publishing industry on one hand and the recent judgment by the Delhi High Court that upheld the education exception to reproduction of academic and literary works, Pro Helvetia - Swiss Arts Council, Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi, and the Centre for Internet and Society (CIS) are organising a seminar to discuss and reflect on the relevance and functions of copyright and licensing within the transforming market practices and legal structures of the publishing industry today.
Located in Access to Knowledge / Events
Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended by Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2010): by admin — last modified Aug 24, 2011 06:58 AM — filed under: Intellectual Property Rights, Copyright, Access to Knowledge
Located in Access to Knowledge / Publications
Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended by the Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2010): by Pranesh Prakash — last modified Aug 22, 2011 01:28 PM — filed under: Copyright, Access to Knowledge
This is a version of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, as it would appear if the Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2010, were adopted in toto. This has been produced to aid commentators, and is not meant to serve any other purpose. Errors may remain in it, despite my best efforts. If you find any, please e-mail <[email protected]>. (Version 0.96 / Last updated: Friday, May 28, 2010)
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