Existence of Works - Completeness and Copyrightability in Intellectual Property Law

Explore the legal principles governing the existence of copyrightable works in this 26-minute lecture that examines whether the completeness or incompleteness of creative works affects their eligibility for copyright protection. Analyze key judicial precedents through mandatory readings from Krishika Lulla v Shyam Vithalrao Devakatta (2016) and T-Series v Dreamline Reality Movies (2024), focusing on how courts determine subject matter existence and copyrightability standards. Understand the threshold requirements for copyright protection and learn how incomplete or partial works may still qualify for legal protection under intellectual property law.