{"id":28787,"date":"2026-07-30T06:16:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T06:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=28787"},"modified":"2026-07-30T06:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T06:22:09","slug":"landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Landmark Copyright Judgements in India: Supreme Court &amp; High Court Cases Every Copyright Owner Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-important-supreme-court-amp-high-court-judgements-every-copyright-owner-should-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Supreme_Court_High_Court_Judgements_Every_Copyright_Owner_Should_Know\"><\/span>Important Supreme Court &amp; High Court Judgements Every Copyright Owner Should Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the leading judicial decisions on copyright law is essential for anyone considering litigation. Over the years, the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts have developed important principles governing originality, infringement, jurisdiction, interim injunctions, and remedies.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Important_Supreme_Court_High_Court_Judgements_Every_Copyright_Owner_Should_Know\" >Important Supreme Court &amp; High Court Judgements Every Copyright Owner Should Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Landmark_Copyright_Judgements_in_India\" >Landmark Copyright Judgements in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#1_RG_Anand_v_Deluxe_Films_1978_4_SCC_118\" >1. R.G. Anand v. Deluxe Films (1978) 4 SCC 118<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Why_This_Case_Is_Important\" >Why This Case Is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Supreme_Court_Held\" >Supreme Court Held<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Practical_Takeaway\" >Practical Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#2_Eastern_Book_Company_v_DB_Modak_2008_1_SCC_1\" >2. Eastern Book Company v. D.B. Modak (2008) 1 SCC 1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Why_This_Case_Matters\" >Why This Case Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Supreme_Court_Held-2\" >Supreme Court Held<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Practical_Significance\" >Practical Significance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#3_Indian_Performing_Rights_Society_Ltd_v_Sanjay_Dalia_2015\" >3. Indian Performing Rights Society Ltd. v. Sanjay Dalia (2015)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Why_It_Matters\" >Why It Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Supreme_Court_Held-3\" >Supreme Court Held<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Practical_Importance\" >Practical Importance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#4_Midas_Hygiene_Industries_Pvt_Ltd_v_Sudhir_Bhatia_2004\" >4. Midas Hygiene Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Sudhir Bhatia (2004)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Supreme_Court_Principle\" >Supreme Court Principle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#5_Chatrapathy_Shanmugham_v_S_Rangarajan\" >5. Chatrapathy Shanmugham v. S. Rangarajan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#6_Dhiraj_Dharamdas_Dewani_v_Sonal_Info_Systems_Pvt_Ltd\" >6. Dhiraj Dharamdas Dewani v. Sonal Info Systems Pvt. Ltd.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#How_Courts_Decide_Whether_Copyright_Has_Been_Infringed\" >How Courts Decide Whether Copyright Has Been Infringed<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Substantial_Similarity\" >Substantial Similarity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Bad_Faith\" >Bad Faith<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Copyright_Infringement_Checklist\" >Copyright Infringement Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Practical_Tips_for_Businesses\" >Practical Tips for Businesses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Examples_Include\" >Examples Include<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Recommended_Measures_Include\" >Recommended Measures Include<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Copyright_Protection_for_Website_Owners\" >Copyright Protection for Website Owners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Typical_Infringement_Includes\" >Typical Infringement Includes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Whenever_Infringement_Is_Discovered\" >Whenever Infringement Is Discovered<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Copyright_Protection_for_YouTubers_and_Content_Creators\" >Copyright Protection for YouTubers and Content Creators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Copyright_Protection_for_Software_Developers\" >Copyright Protection for Software Developers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#How_Long_Does_Copyright_Last_in_India\" >How Long Does Copyright Last in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Frequently_Asked_Litigation_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Litigation Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#How_Much_Compensation_Can_I_Recover\" >How Much Compensation Can I Recover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Can_I_Recover_Legal_Costs\" >Can I Recover Legal Costs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Can_Multiple_Defendants_Be_Sued\" >Can Multiple Defendants Be Sued?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Can_I_Seek_an_Injunction_Before_Trial\" >Can I Seek an Injunction Before Trial?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Should_I_First_Register_My_Copyright\" >Should I First Register My Copyright?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Common_Myths_About_Copyright\" >Common Myths About Copyright<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Why_Choose_Professional_Legal_Representation\" >Why Choose Professional Legal Representation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Contact_for_Copyright_Litigation_Intellectual_Property_Matters\" >Contact for Copyright Litigation &amp; Intellectual Property Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Adv_Tarun_Choudhury\" >Adv. Tarun Choudhury<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Practice_Areas\" >Practice Areas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Protect_Your_Intellectual_Property\" >Protect Your Intellectual Property<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/landmark-copyright-judgments-india-supreme-court-high-court\/#Important_Links\" >Important Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are some of the landmark judgements that continue to shape copyright litigation in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-landmark-copyright-judgements-in-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Landmark_Copyright_Judgements_in_India\"><\/span>Landmark Copyright Judgements in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Case<\/th><th>Key Legal Principle<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>R.G. Anand v. Deluxe Films (1978) 4 SCC 118<\/td><td>Copyright protects expression, not ideas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eastern Book Company v. D.B. Modak (2008) 1 SCC 1<\/td><td>Originality requires a minimum degree of creativity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Performing Rights Society Ltd. v. Sanjay Dalia (2015)<\/td><td>Clarified territorial jurisdiction under Section 62.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Midas Hygiene Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Sudhir Bhatia (2004)<\/td><td>Courts ordinarily grant injunctions where infringement is apparent.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chatrapathy Shanmugham v. S. Rangarajan<\/td><td>Ideas and public domain material are not protected.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dhiraj Dharamdas Dewani v. Sonal Info Systems Pvt. Ltd.<\/td><td>Registration strengthens evidentiary value in litigation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-1-r-g-anand-v-deluxe-films-1978-4-scc-118\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_RG_Anand_v_Deluxe_Films_1978_4_SCC_118\"><\/span>1. R.G. Anand v. Deluxe Films (1978) 4 SCC 118<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-this-case-is-important\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Case_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This Case Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is perhaps the most cited copyright judgement in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dispute arose when playwright R.G. Anand alleged that the Hindi film <em>New Delhi<\/em> had copied his play <em>Hum Hindustani<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-supreme-court-held\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supreme_Court_Held\"><\/span>Supreme Court Held<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court ruled that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copyright protects expression, not ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Similar themes alone do not constitute infringement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A substantial and material copy of the original expression must be shown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor similarities or coincidences are insufficient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The overall impression on an ordinary viewer is an important consideration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-practical-takeaway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Takeaway\"><\/span>Practical Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merely claiming that someone &#8220;copied my idea&#8221; is not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The plaintiff must establish copying of the original expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-2-eastern-book-company-v-d-b-modak-2008-1-scc-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Eastern_Book_Company_v_DB_Modak_2008_1_SCC_1\"><\/span>2. Eastern Book Company v. D.B. Modak (2008) 1 SCC 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-this-case-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_Case_Matters\"><\/span>Why This Case Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This landmark judgement clarified what amounts to originality under Indian copyright law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-supreme-court-held-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supreme_Court_Held-2\"><\/span>Supreme Court Held<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Court rejected the traditional &#8220;sweat of the brow&#8221; doctrine and held that copyright requires a minimum degree of creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merely investing labour or money is insufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The work must demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intellectual effort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Judgement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Originality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-practical-significance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Significance\"><\/span>Practical Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This judgement is extremely important for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Publishers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal databases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compilations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-generated works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-3-indian-performing-rights-society-ltd-v-sanjay-dalia-2015\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Indian_Performing_Rights_Society_Ltd_v_Sanjay_Dalia_2015\"><\/span>3. Indian Performing Rights Society Ltd. v. Sanjay Dalia (2015)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-it-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_It_Matters\"><\/span>Why It Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This judgement clarified territorial jurisdiction under Section 62 of the Copyright Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-supreme-court-held-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supreme_Court_Held-3\"><\/span>Supreme Court Held<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the Copyright Act gives the copyright owner an additional forum for filing a suit, the plaintiff cannot misuse that provision merely for convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where both the plaintiff and the cause of action exist at the same place, the suit should ordinarily be instituted there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-practical-importance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Importance\"><\/span>Practical Importance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jurisdiction objections frequently arise in copyright litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This judgement remains the leading authority on territorial jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-4-midas-hygiene-industries-pvt-ltd-v-sudhir-bhatia-2004\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Midas_Hygiene_Industries_Pvt_Ltd_v_Sudhir_Bhatia_2004\"><\/span>4. Midas Hygiene Industries Pvt. Ltd. v. Sudhir Bhatia (2004)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although primarily a trademark case, this judgement is repeatedly relied upon in intellectual property litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-supreme-court-principle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supreme_Court_Principle\"><\/span>Supreme Court Principle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where infringement is apparent, courts should ordinarily grant injunctions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delay alone does not necessarily defeat the plaintiff&#8217;s right to interim relief.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This principle is frequently applied in copyright matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-5-chatrapathy-shanmugham-v-s-rangarajan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Chatrapathy_Shanmugham_v_S_Rangarajan\"><\/span>5. Chatrapathy Shanmugham v. S. Rangarajan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Madras High Court observed that copyright law does not protect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ideas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public domain material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the original expression enjoys protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decision reinforces the distinction between ideas and expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-6-dhiraj-dharamdas-dewani-v-sonal-info-systems-pvt-ltd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dhiraj_Dharamdas_Dewani_v_Sonal_Info_Systems_Pvt_Ltd\"><\/span>6. Dhiraj Dharamdas Dewani v. Sonal Info Systems Pvt. Ltd.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This judgement discussed the evidentiary importance of copyright registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although copyright arises automatically upon creation of an original work, registration often provides stronger documentary evidence during litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern judicial practice generally recognises that registration is not mandatory before instituting an infringement action, but registration substantially strengthens the plaintiff&#8217;s evidentiary position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-courts-decide-whether-copyright-has-been-infringed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Courts_Decide_Whether_Copyright_Has_Been_Infringed\"><\/span>How Courts Decide Whether Copyright Has Been Infringed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every copyright case depends upon its own facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, courts generally examine several important factors before granting relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Question Considered by the Court<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Originality<\/td><td>Is the plaintiff&#8217;s work original?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ownership<\/td><td>Does the plaintiff actually own the copyright?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Access<\/td><td>Did the defendant have access to the plaintiff&#8217;s work?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Substantial Similarity<\/td><td>Has a substantial part of the protected work been copied?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commercial Impact<\/td><td>Has the infringement caused financial loss?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bad Faith<\/td><td>Was the copying deliberate?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-substantial-similarity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Substantial_Similarity\"><\/span>Substantial Similarity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The court looks beyond isolated words or sentences and examines the work as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-bad-faith\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bad_Faith\"><\/span>Bad Faith<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intentional commercial piracy is viewed much more seriously than accidental similarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-copyright-infringement-checklist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copyright_Infringement_Checklist\"><\/span>Copyright Infringement Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before filing a lawsuit, ask yourself the following questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Question<\/th><th>Yes.<\/th><th>No<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Is my work original?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can I prove ownership?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Do I possess original files?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Have I preserved screenshots?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can I prove copying?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Is the copied portion substantial?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Have I calculated my losses?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Have I identified all infringers?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Should I send a legal notice first?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Do I require an urgent injunction?<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><td>\u25a1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Completing this checklist before approaching a lawyer can save valuable time and strengthen your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-practical-tips-for-businesses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Tips_for_Businesses\"><\/span>Practical Tips for Businesses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses frequently own far more copyrighted material than they realise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-examples-include\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_Include\"><\/span>Examples Include<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brochures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertisements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training manuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product catalogues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employee manuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instructional videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architectural drawings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every business should adopt a copyright protection strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-recommended-measures-include\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recommended_Measures_Include\"><\/span>Recommended Measures Include<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register valuable works.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Execute assignment agreements with employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain written licences from freelancers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watermark photographs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor competitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserve original source files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain version history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use copyright notices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regularly monitor online marketplaces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct periodic intellectual property audits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-copyright-protection-for-website-owners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copyright_Protection_for_Website_Owners\"><\/span>Copyright Protection for Website Owners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website owners frequently become victims of plagiarism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-typical-infringement-includes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Infringement_Includes\"><\/span>Typical Infringement Includes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copying blogs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copying FAQs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copying legal pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copying product descriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copying images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copying graphics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copying downloadable PDFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copying infographics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-whenever-infringement-is-discovered\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whenever_Infringement_Is_Discovered\"><\/span>Whenever Infringement Is Discovered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capture screenshots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserve URLs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download copies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issue a legal notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send platform take-down requests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initiate court proceedings if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-copyright-protection-for-youtubers-and-content-creators\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copyright_Protection_for_YouTubers_and_Content_Creators\"><\/span>Copyright Protection for YouTubers and Content Creators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital creators should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain original recordings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserve editing files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep invoices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retain project files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain upload history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register valuable works.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Platform-specific copyright complaint mechanisms should usually be exhausted before initiating litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-copyright-protection-for-software-developers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copyright_Protection_for_Software_Developers\"><\/span>Copyright Protection for Software Developers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Software companies should preserve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Source code<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Git repositories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Version history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Development logs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Licences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributor agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In software disputes, courts often rely heavily upon technical expert evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-long-does-copyright-last-in-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_Copyright_Last_in_India\"><\/span>How Long Does Copyright Last in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duration depends upon the nature of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Work<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works<\/td><td>Lifetime of the author + 60 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cinematograph films<\/td><td>60 years from publication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sound recordings<\/td><td>60 years from publication<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Government works<\/td><td>60 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anonymous and pseudonymous works<\/td><td>As provided under the Copyright Act<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once copyright expires, the work ordinarily enters the public domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-litigation-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Litigation_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Litigation Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-much-compensation-can-i-recover\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Compensation_Can_I_Recover\"><\/span>How Much Compensation Can I Recover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no fixed amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Courts assess damages depending upon:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loss suffered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profits earned by the infringer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Licence fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reputation damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deliberate conduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-can-i-recover-legal-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Recover_Legal_Costs\"><\/span>Can I Recover Legal Costs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successful litigants may also recover costs where the court considers it appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-can-multiple-defendants-be-sued\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Multiple_Defendants_Be_Sued\"><\/span>Can Multiple Defendants Be Sued?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Publishers, distributors, website owners, intermediaries and commercial users may all be joined where justified by the facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-can-i-seek-an-injunction-before-trial\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Seek_an_Injunction_Before_Trial\"><\/span>Can I Seek an Injunction Before Trial?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Urgent interim injunctions are frequently granted in copyright disputes where the plaintiff establishes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong prima facie case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balance of convenience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irreparable injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-should-i-first-register-my-copyright\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_First_Register_My_Copyright\"><\/span>Should I First Register My Copyright?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although registration is not compulsory, experienced intellectual property practitioners almost always recommend registration for commercially valuable works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It substantially strengthens future litigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-common-myths-about-copyright\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Myths_About_Copyright\"><\/span>Common Myths About Copyright<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Myth<\/th><th>Reality<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>&#8220;I emailed the work to myself, so it is copyrighted.&#8221;<\/td><td>Copyright arises upon creation, not because of emailing the work.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;I changed 20% of the article.&#8221;<\/td><td>Changing words does not automatically avoid infringement if substantial protected expression has been copied.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;I gave credit to the author.&#8221;<\/td><td>Giving credit does not substitute for obtaining permission where permission is legally required.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;It was available on Google.&#8221;<\/td><td>Availability on the internet does not place a work in the public domain.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;I am not making money.&#8221;<\/td><td>Commercial profit is not always necessary for copyright infringement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copyright law plays a crucial role in protecting creativity, innovation, and investment. 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Protect it with timely legal action and experienced representation. Contact Adv. 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