Term of copyright in works of international organisations
Section 29 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with term of copyright in works of international organisations. In the case of a work of an international organisation to which the provisions of section 41 apply, copyright shall subsist until [sixty years] from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the work is first published. The Act came into force on 21 Jan 1958.
In the case of a work of an international organisation to which the provisions of section 41 apply, copyright shall subsist until 1[sixty years] from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the work is first published.
Section 29, The Copyright Act, 1957 (Act 14 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Copyright Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Copyright Act is headed "Term of copyright in works of international organisations". In the case of a work of an international organisation to which the provisions of section 41 apply, copyright shall subsist until [sixty years] from the beginning of the calendar year next following the year in which the work is first published.
How do I find court cases under Section 29 of the Copyright Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Copyright Act 29, section 29 Copyright Act, section 29 of the Copyright Act. People searching for it also type copyright act s 29. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 29 of the Copyright Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 41 (Provisions as to works of certain international organisations), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 29 of the Copyright Act come into force?
Section 29 of the Copyright Act, cited as Copyright Act 29, came into force on 21 Jan 1958, having been enacted on 04 Jun 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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