# Copyright and Related Rights Law - Institution: NALSAR University of Law - Department: Law - Teacher: Prof. Rohan Cherian Thomas - Level: Undergraduate - Language: English - Subjects: Law - Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/129106749) - Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.) - Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/129106749) - Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words) This is a substantive course on Copyright and Related Rights Law. Copyright is a set of rights that vest with authors - such as writer of a book, producer of a film, painter etc. Related Rights refers to Performer’s Rights - such as a Singer’s Rights and Broadcaster’s Rights - such as ESPN (a sports broadcaster). These rights protect these creators from unauthorized use of their expressions. This course foundationally explains the Copyright and Related Rights Law in India primarily through cases, references to the Copyright Act, 1957 and supported by comparisons with the copyright law in other countries, real-world examples and problem scenarios, where relevant. The course can be offered as a generic elective subject under the Choice Based Credit System in universities and affiliated colleges as suggested by UGC. Intended audience: Content Creators; Content Administrators; General Awareness ## Lectures 1. [Subject Matter, Incorporeal Property and Literary Work Definitions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/e0c10e5d37fb) (YouTube) 2. [Idea-Expression and Meaning of ‘Literary’ in Literary Work](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/0458f5fe8701) (YouTube) 3. [Quantum of Literary Work](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/b77b1542fb4c) (YouTube) 4. [Computer Software](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/5ceba5929d78) (YouTube) 5. [Database](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/e65949814398) (YouTube) 6. [Statutory Definitions of Artistic Work](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/c549a8e847d6) (YouTube) 7. [Meaning of ‘Artistic’ in Artistic Work](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/9ea993c94f07) (YouTube) 8. [Photography and Tattoos](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/a841d1b52e06) (YouTube) 9. [Difference between Artistic Works and Industrial Designs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/3c4e20c488cb) (YouTube) 10. [Architectural Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/174908c1b62f) (YouTube) 11. [Statutory Definitions of Musical Work](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/42428316ab30) (YouTube) 12. [Meaning of ‘Music’ - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/ba1004b15d60) (YouTube) 13. [Meaning of ‘Music’ - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/1988b63963d8) (YouTube) 14. [Is Music Finite?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/35671189010b) (YouTube) 15. [Music v Sound Recording](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/cf34b2255ee8) (YouTube) 16. [Statutory Definitions of Dramatic Work](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/08b62e1dfa04) (YouTube) 17. [Literary Work v Dramatic Work - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/1ef5d0aeb028) (YouTube) 18. [Literary Work v Dramatic Work - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/c892e3c558df) (YouTube) 19. [Dramatic Work v Cinematograph Film](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/278441348f80) (YouTube) 20. [TV show format as Dramatic Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/05f05272fea5) (YouTube) 21. [Two Dimensions of Originality](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/485217c3a885) (YouTube) 22. [Threshold of Creativity?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/117155fb119f) (YouTube) 23. [Existence of Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/be8576ac6813) (YouTube) 24. [Construction of Originality by Courts - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/9b515af9e048) (YouTube) 25. [Construction of Originality by Courts - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/894bf5078555) (YouTube) 26. [Unoriginal Works](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/b188987d3161) (YouTube) 27. [Justification for Producer Authorship](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/10e38522d64e) (YouTube) 28. [Composite Works and Ownership Issues](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/96f952127b95) (YouTube) 29. [Copyright Society - Part 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/3301728df780) (YouTube) 30. [Copyright Society - Part 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/f37c3907ffbf) (YouTube) 31. [Statutory Definitions of Performance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/dc29b7cd764f) (YouTube) 32. [Work v Performance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/3bfa93a00cfd) (YouTube) 33. [Performer’s Economic Rights](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/39b9cd053452) (YouTube) 34. [Performer’s Moral Rights](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/f1025702d1bc) (YouTube) 35. [Performers Rights and Personality Rights](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/253b20522f2d) (YouTube) 36. [Statutory Definitions of Broadcasting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/3cf90468c461) (YouTube) 37. [Broadcast Reproduction Right](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/ae55ff7e2593) (YouTube) 38. [Resale Royalty Right](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/a7f361d5cef4) (YouTube) 39. [Right to Receive Royalty](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/41c0343f6a06) (YouTube) 40. [Right to Receive Royalty - 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/8a163c152fec) (YouTube) 41. [Registration, Publication and Part I of Term](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/47549914861e) (YouTube) 42. [Term Part II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/3ba0e0edc13a) (YouTube) 43. [Public Domain and Relinquishment](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/49f42e3d78b1) (YouTube) 44. [Reproduction, Issuance of Copies and Parallel Imports](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/a2f819d7e14a) (YouTube) 45. [Adaptation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/3b42dcdb360c) (YouTube) 46. [Translation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/a7d35c66b30b) (YouTube) 47. [Communication and Performance of Work to the Public](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/a9897b51e1ba) (YouTube) 48. [Rental Rights, TPM and RMI](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/fa772e4e8985) (YouTube) 49. [Author's Special Rights - 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/018f5d6b7402) (YouTube) 50. [Author's Special Rights - 2](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/292085b543f1) (YouTube) 51. [Fair Use](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/c9adab363edf) (YouTube) 52. [Fair Dealing and Permitted Acts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/d9b866eb7345) (YouTube) 53. [Compulsory Licensing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/25a060b935c4) (YouTube) 54. [Statutory Licensing](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/6ac84c583771) (YouTube) 55. [Infringement Part I](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/5fbf4692d8a0) (YouTube) 56. [Infringement Part II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/d947480c40c2) (YouTube) 57. [Infringement Part III](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/d23e4b34c4ec) (YouTube) 58. [Infringement Part IV](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/86e7345a70f3) (YouTube) 59. [Subconscious Copying and Part I of Problem-Solving](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/56e23f7955cc) (YouTube) 60. [Problem-Solving Part II](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/129106749/8e1c9a549461) (YouTube)