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Explore the complex legal justifications for producer authorship in cinematograph films and sound recordings through this 32-minute lecture. Examine the complications that arise from the composite nature of these media works and analyze how Indian Supreme Court decisions have addressed these challenges. Study key legal precedents including the Sartaj Singh Pannu v. Gurbani Media case (2015), Najma Heptullah v Orient Longmann (1989), and the English case Levy v Rutley (1871) to understand how courts have approached producer authorship rights. Gain insights into the legal framework surrounding intellectual property rights in multimedia productions and the ongoing debates about authorship attribution in collaborative creative works.
Syllabus
Justification for Producer Authorship
Taught by
NPTEL-NOC IITM