{"id":150419,"date":"2026-09-11T17:05:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/?page_id=150419"},"modified":"2026-09-11T17:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T11:35:16","slug":"copyrights-in-india-book","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/copyrights-in-india-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Copyrights in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ipb-managed ipb-managed--hero ip-book-hero\">\n<div class=\"ip-book-hero__cover\"><img width=\"768\" height=\"1138\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323-cover-1600x2370-1-768x1138.jpg\" class=\"ip-book-cover\" alt=\"Cover of Copyrights in India by Kalyan C. Kankanala\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 160px, 220px\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323-cover-1600x2370-1-768x1138.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323-cover-1600x2370-1-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323-cover-1600x2370-1-691x1024.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323-cover-1600x2370-1-1037x1536.jpg 1037w, https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323-cover-1600x2370-1-1383x2048.jpg 1383w, https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323-cover-1600x2370-1-1200x1778.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323-cover-1600x2370-1.jpg 1600w\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-hero__text\">\n<p class=\"ip-book-hero__series\">Oxford India Short Introductions<\/p>\n<p class=\"ip-book-hero__byline\">By <a href=\"#about-the-author\">Kalyan C. Kankanala<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"ip-book-hero__status\">Oxford University Press <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00b7<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">,<\/span> <time datetime=\"2026-12\">December 2026<\/time> release <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00b7<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">,<\/span> International pre-orders open<\/p>\n<p class=\"ip-book-hero__lede\">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.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ip-book-hero__actions\"><a class=\"wpa-allow-target ip-book-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeC2Iv2gAz23Zgk10JZtaYdOcSBGw96ZnUIbR850PVOAH96cw\/viewform?usp=pp_url&#038;entry.1676937219=Copyrights+in+India\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ipb-book=\"copyrights-in-india\" data-ipb-target=\"interest\"><span class=\"ip-book-btn__label ip-newtab\">Register your interest<\/span> <span class=\"ip-book-btn__note\">to hear when Indian pre-orders open<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (Google Form, opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><a class=\"wpa-allow-target ip-book-btn ip-book-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/global.oup.com\/academic\/product\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323?cc=in&#038;lang=en&#038;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ipb-book=\"copyrights-in-india\" data-ipb-target=\"order\"><span class=\"ip-book-btn__label ip-newtab\">International pre-order<\/span> <span class=\"ip-book-btn__note\">via Oxford University Press<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ip-book-hero__publisher\"><a class=\"wpa-allow-target ip-newtab ip-book-hero__publisher-link\" href=\"https:\/\/india.oup.com\/product\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ipb-book=\"copyrights-in-india\" data-ipb-target=\"publisher\">View on the Oxford University Press website<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>About the book<\/h2>\n<p><em>Copyrights in India<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2>What the book covers<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Who owns copyright, and what copyright protects<\/li>\n<li>How infringement is assessed<\/li>\n<li>Where fair dealing and other exceptions apply<\/li>\n<li>How rights may be licensed or commercially exploited<\/li>\n<li>Business-relevant copyright issues, including emerging questions around artificial intelligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who the book is for<\/h2>\n<p>The book is written for creators, businesses, students and general readers who want to understand Indian copyright law and how it applies in practice.<\/p>\n<section class=\"ipb-managed ipb-managed--details ip-book-details\" id=\"publication-details\">\n<h2>Publication details<\/h2>\n<dl class=\"ip-book-dl\">\n<div class=\"ip-book-dl__row\">\n<dt>Author<\/dt>\n<dd>Kalyan C. Kankanala<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-dl__row\">\n<dt>Publisher<\/dt>\n<dd>Oxford University Press<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-dl__row\">\n<dt>Series<\/dt>\n<dd>Oxford India Short Introductions<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-dl__row\">\n<dt>Format<\/dt>\n<dd>Paperback, 208 pages<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-dl__row\">\n<dt>Also published as<\/dt>\n<dd>E-book<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-dl__row\">\n<dt>Publication date<\/dt>\n<dd>24 December 2026 (scheduled)<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-dl__row\">\n<dt>ISBN-13<\/dt>\n<dd>9780197922323<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-dl__row\">\n<dt>ISBN-10<\/dt>\n<dd>0197922325<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-dl__row\">\n<dt>Publisher\u2019s pages<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<ul class=\"ip-book-inline\">\n<li><a class=\"wpa-allow-target ip-newtab\" href=\"https:\/\/india.oup.com\/product\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ipb-book=\"copyrights-in-india\" data-ipb-target=\"publisher\">Oxford University Press India<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpa-allow-target ip-newtab\" href=\"https:\/\/global.oup.com\/academic\/product\/copyrights-in-india-9780197922323?cc=in&#038;lang=en&#038;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ipb-book=\"copyrights-in-india\" data-ipb-target=\"publisher\">Oxford University Press (global)<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ipb-managed ipb-managed--author ip-book-author\" id=\"about-the-author\">\n<h2>About the author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ip-book-author__grid\">\n<div class=\"ip-book-author__photo\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dr.-kalyan-kankanala_avatar-192x192.jpg' srcset='https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/dr.-kalyan-kankanala_avatar-384x384.jpg 2x' class='avatar avatar-192 photo ip-book-author__avatar' height='192' width='192' loading='lazy' decoding='async'\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"ip-book-author__text\">\n<p class=\"ip-book-author__name\">Kalyan C. Kankanala<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala is an intellectual property attorney and the Managing Partner of BananaIP Counsels. His contribution to intellectual property in India spans professional practice, published books and articles, and policy engagement.<\/p>\n<p>He holds a PhD in Intellectual Property Law from the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, and an LLM from UNH School of Law, USA. He has written for Intellepedia since 2007.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ip-book-author__articles\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/author\/kalyan\/\" data-ipb-book=\"copyrights-in-india\" data-ipb-target=\"articles\">Read Dr. Kalyan\u2019s 296 articles on Intellepedia<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ip-book-author__elsewhere\"><span class=\"ip-book-author__elsewhere-label\" id=\"ipb-author-elsewhere\">Know more about Dr. Kalyan<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ip-book-icons\" aria-labelledby=\"ipb-author-elsewhere\">\n<li><a class=\"wpa-allow-target ip-book-icon ip-book-icon--wikipedia\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kalyan_Chakravarthy_Kankanala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-label=\"Wikipedia\" data-ipb-book=\"copyrights-in-india\" data-ipb-target=\"profile\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpa-allow-target ip-book-icon ip-book-icon--linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kalyanckankanala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-label=\"LinkedIn\" data-ipb-book=\"copyrights-in-india\" data-ipb-target=\"profile\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wpa-allow-target ip-book-icon ip-book-icon--firm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/team\/kalyan-kankanala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-label=\"BananaIP Counsels profile\" data-ipb-book=\"copyrights-in-india\" data-ipb-target=\"profile\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">BananaIP Counsels profile (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ipb-managed ipb-managed--related ip-book-related\" id=\"related-reading\">\n<h2>Related reading on Intellepedia<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ip-book-related__list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/who-moved-my-copyright-assignment-deed\/\">Who Moved My Copyright? The Author, the Publisher and the Missing Assignment Deed<\/a> <time datetime=\"2026-09-11\">11 Sep 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/photographer-copyright-clicked-by-one-owned-by-another\/\">Photographer Copyright: Clicked by One, Owned by Another?<\/a> <time datetime=\"2026-09-10\">10 Sep 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/dabus-can-create-but-can-it-author-india-ai-copyright\/\">DABUS Can Create, but Can It Author? India Decides the AI Copyright Question<\/a> <time datetime=\"2026-09-02\">2 Sep 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/section-52-1-za-from-the-golden-temple-to-television-gurbani-kirtan-broadcast-rights-and-religious-ceremony-exception\/\">From the Golden Temple to Television: Gurbani Kirtan, Broadcast Rights, and the Religious Ceremony Exception<\/a> <time datetime=\"2026-08-28\">28 Aug 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/copyright-claim-over-sculpture-statue-changed-hands\/\">Sculpture, Copyright, and the Statue That Changed Hands<\/a> <time datetime=\"2026-08-12\">12 Aug 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/fair-dealing-ai-training-delhi-high-court-openai-injunction\/\">AI Training, Copyright and Fair Dealing: Delhi High Court Refuses Injunction Against OpenAI<\/a> <time datetime=\"2026-07-25\">25 Jul 2026<\/time><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section 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