UNRAVELING THE INTRICACIES: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE NUANCES OF COPYRIGHT LAW AND THE FINE PRINT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

For dozens of individuals across the country, the concept of intellectual property rights is still relatively new. Since it refers to the ownership of intangible assets, an individual or a business may not be aware of the rights it is entitled to, with respect to its assets. IP infringement has become a rampant phenomenon in today’s digital era. A lack of awareness of the vulnerability of one’s intellectual Property could have deleterious effects on their business. Through this article, the author presents a novel take on the fine print of IPR, with the primary focus on the law of copyright.  Apart from delving into the perquisites of copyright, the author has also discussed the economic and moral rights associated with ownership, through a catena of landmark cases. Further, the author has also discussed the relationship of IPR with innovation, in light of the jurisprudence of the subject and its relevance in the modern day. The author, through this paper, attempts to make copyright owners aware of their rights and limitations, to help them keep possible future disputes at bay.