Recalibrating originality for music in copyright law

Jithin Saji Isaac, Asha Sundharam
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Abstract

Purpose

Though originality is a requirement for copyright protection, the term is not defined, leaving room for differing interpretations. Over the years, there has been a shift in the yardstick for determining originality. The lack of definition gives room for ambiguity and creates hurdle for protection. The difficulty in assessment of originality is more felt in certain forms of work like music, which has its own theories and limitations. Absence of determining tests creates uncertainty for the authors to draw the line between inspiration and infringement. This paper aims to define originality as applicable to each subject matter.

Design/methodology/approach

The methodology used is a qualitative analytical approach and draws from theories and relevant case laws.

Findings

The requirement of “originality” as laid down in the Copyright Act has to be defined with precision. The requirement of originality for different categories of subject matter encompassed within copyright law will differ and so the term should be redefined with respect to each subject matter.

Originality/value

This paper is an original work and canvasses for a definition of the term originality in the Copyright Act with reference to the various subject matter entitled to protection.

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重新校准版权法中的音乐原创性
目的虽然原创性是版权保护的一项要求,但该术语没有定义,因此存在不同的解释空间。多年来,确定独创性的标准发生了变化。定义的缺失造成了模棱两可的空间,给保护工作带来了障碍。某些形式的作品,如音乐,有其自身的理论和局限性,评估原创性的困难就更大。由于缺乏确定的检验标准,作者无法确定灵感与侵权之间的界限。本文旨在界定适用于每种主题的独创性。研究结果《版权法》中规定的 "独创性 "要求必须得到精确界定。版权法》所涵盖的不同类别的主题对独创性的要求各不相同,因此应针对每个主题对该术语进行重新定义。 原创性/价值本文是一部原创作品,针对有权受到保护的各种主题,探讨了《版权法》中独创性术语的定义。
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期刊介绍: The International Journal of Law and Management is a leading journal addressing all aspects of regulation and law as they impact on organisational development, operations and leadership. Organisations and their leaders operate in an increasingly complex world of emerging regulation across national and international boundaries. The International Journal of Law and Management seeks to acknowledge the dynamics of that environment and provide a platform for articles and contributions to stimulate scholarly debate in the development of law and practice. The International Journal of Law and Management seeks to present the latest research on policy, practice and theoretical perspectives and their impact on the development and leadership of organisations. Contributions of a multi-disciplinary nature are welcome. Coverage includes, but is not limited to: -Employment and industrial law- Corporate governance and social responsibility- Intellectual property- Corporate law and finance- Insolvency- Commercial law and consumer protection- Environmental law- Taxation- Competition law- Regulatory theory
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