COPYRIGHTS IN CYBER LAW : THE INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Law is a response to a problem, which can be social, economic, or technological in nature. This general rule applies to copyright law as well. Like patent protection, copyright protection is based on the idea that "the public benefits from authors' creative activities, and that the copyright monopoly is a necessary condition for such creative activities." However, technological advancements have always posed a threat to the fundamental principles of copyright law. Copyright law's application to digital information has become critical. One of them is the infringement of copy rights over the Internet. This paper's goal is to discuss copy rights infringement on the Internet in the context of the Indian situation.