This post analyses the copyright protection of computer software, examining the challenges posed by the idea expression dichotomy. It highlights the limitations of copyright law in providing comprehensive protection for computer programs.
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Idea Expression Dichotomy
This post discusses the legal concept of idea expression dichotomy, highlighting how copyright distinguishes between ideas and their unique expression. It offers an analytical overview of the evolution of literary ownership and the criteria for copyright infringement under Indian law.
Read more about Idea Expression DichotomyR.G. Anand vs. Delux Films and Ors., AIR 1978 SC 1613
The R.G. Anand vs. Delux Films case clarified that Indian copyright law protects expression, not mere ideas. The Supreme Court found no substantial similarity between the play and the film, setting an important precedent on copyright infringement.
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The doctrine of merger prevents copyright protection when an idea and its expression are indistinguishable. Courts in India and abroad apply this principle to maintain the balance between creative rights and public access to ideas.
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