Oxford India Short Introductions
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A lucid introduction to Indian copyright law, explained through real-life cases and examples from technology, publishing, software, entertainment and media, including copyright and artificial intelligence.
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About the book
Copyrights in India is a short introduction to Indian copyright law, published by Oxford University Press in the Oxford India Short Introductions series. Written in an accessible style, it uses practical examples, analogies and case law to explain how copyright operates in practice and why it matters in business.
Complex legal concepts are explained through real-life cases and examples drawn from sectors such as technology, publishing, software, entertainment and media. The book also explores contemporary issues, including the relationship between copyright and artificial intelligence.
What the book covers
- Who owns copyright, and what copyright protects
- How infringement is assessed
- Where fair dealing and other exceptions apply
- How rights may be licensed or commercially exploited
- Business-relevant copyright issues, including emerging questions around artificial intelligence
Who the book is for
The book is written for creators, businesses, students and general readers who want to understand Indian copyright law and how it applies in practice.
Publication details
- Author
- Kalyan C. Kankanala
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Series
- Oxford India Short Introductions
- Format
- Paperback, 208 pages
- Also published as
- E-book
- Publication date
- 24 December 2026 (scheduled)
- ISBN-13
- 9780197922323
- ISBN-10
- 0197922325
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