ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

PROPERTY RIGHTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose the correct definition of Copyright:
A
To copy the information the right way.
B
Copyright is a protection given to authors, copyright owner and performer of their copyright work and performances as prescribe under the Copyright Act 1987.
C
Permit the owner to “include” others from making, using, selling, offering for sale, and importing a product or service embodying the invention.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is copyright? Copyright (or author’s right) is a legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works. Works covered by copyright range from books, music, paintings, sculpture, and films, to computer programs, databases, advertisements, maps, and technical drawings.

Detailed explanation-2: -Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many types of works are eligible for copyright protection, for example: Audiovisual works, such as TV shows, movies, and online videos. Sound recordings and musical compositions. Written works, such as lectures, articles, books, and musical compositions. Visual works, such as paintings, posters, and advertisements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Copyright is a right given by the law to creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings.

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