Hello to all, please find given below news for amendment of copyright act of india 1957, as approved by the union cabinet of india. There are some opportunity for persons with print disability ( in last paragraph) , the proposed amendment shall cover issues of persons with disabilities. In my opinion, some representation is required to address the issue. hope you all are doing good with immence opportunity.
Dev N. Kumar Master in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (MDRA) National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped M/o Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India Manovikas Nagar, Sec’bad, India Contact No- 96180 51601 ** *PTI 24 December 2009, New Delhi: *The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the ministry of human resource development (HRD) to introduce a legislation to amend the Copyright Act, 1957. The draft is expected to be tabled in parliament during the Budget session. The Cabinet is learnt to have taken note of the concerns expressed by the broadcasting industry (both TV and radio) over "tinkering" of the fair use clause. Following representations made by the broadcasting industry, the Cabinet has decided that the clause will remain. The Cabinet note said the amendments "are being made to bring the act in conformity with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Internet Treaties, namely WIPO Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) which have set the international standards in these spheres". The existing performers' rights are proposed to be further enhanced by introducing a new section to provide exclusive rights compatible with WPPT. Also, the moral rights of performers are proposed to be introduced in a new section of the Act. In addition, "amendments have been proposed to protect the interests of researchers, students and educational institutions so as to ensure that technological measures do not act as a barrier for further development of the technology". According to the Cabinet decision, the period of copyright for photographers is proposed to be enhanced to "life plus 60 years", instead of only 60 years as at present.In the case of music and films, statutory licence for version recordings and authorship will ensure that while making a sound recording of any literary, dramatic or musical work, the interest of the copyright holder is duly protected. The Cabinet also decided to extend the term of copyright for cinematograph films by making the producers and principal director joint authors. Besides, a copyright term of 70 years to principal director has been announced. Amendments were also introduced to bring down the cost of Braille text, talking text, electronic text and large print to allow cheaper production of copies of copyright material in formats specially designed for the physically challenged. References- http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/govt-in-pre-xmas-reforms-drive/380656/ http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report_copyright-amendment-bill-approved_1327218 To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
