TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER I;
INTRODUCTION;
1.1 INTRODUCTION;
1.2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE;
1.3 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM;
1.4 OBJECTIVE OF RESEARCH;
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTION;
1.6 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY;
1.7 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE RESEARCH;
1.8 SIGNIFICANCE OF RESEARCH;
1.9 SCHEME OF STUDY;
CHAPTER II;
EVOLUTION OF COPYRIGHT LAW;
2.1 History of Copyright Law;
2.2 International Overview;
2.3 Conceptual Analysis;
* Definition of Cinematograph Film;
* Subject Matter of Copyright;
* Ownership of Copyright;
* Rights of the Author of Cinematograph Film;
CHAPTER III;
COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS;
3.1 Copyright issues related to films involved at various stages;
* Conceptualization of the Script;
* Acquiring and Safeguarding title of the Film;
3.2 Copying/Remaking of Films;
* Idea-Expression Dichotomy;
* Position in India;
3.3 Bollywood copying Hollywood;
* Case Studies;
3.4 Hollywood copying Bollywood;
* Case Studies;
3.5 Copyright Infringement versus Inspiration;
3.6 Legality or Illegality of Remakes;
3.7 Different Tests To Determine Copying;
* Literal Copying;
* Substantial Copying;
* Arnstein Test;
* Intrinsic-Extrinsic Test;
* The Total Concept and Feel Test;
3.8 Exceptions to Copying;
* Fair Dealing;
* Merger Doctrine;
* Scene-a-faire;
3.9 Piracy;
CHAPTER IV;
DEFENCES & EXCEPTIONS;
4.1 Fair Dealing Exception in the context of Cinematograph Film;
4.1.2 Criticism & Review;
* Parody/Spoof;
* GIFs;
* Analysis;
4.2 Safe Harbour Provisions for Intermediaries;
* Intermediary Liability under Information Technology Act,2000.;
* General Safe Harbour Provision;
* Safe Harbour under the Copyright Act.;
* Notice & Takedown Measures;
4.3 Recent Developments;
* The Copyright (Amendment) Act, 2012;
* The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2019;
CHAPTER V;
REMEDIES FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT;
5.1Civil Remedies;
* Interlocutory Injunction;
* Anton Pillor Order;
* Mareva Injunction;
* John Doe/ Ashok Kumar Order;
* Permanent Injunction;
* Account for Profits;
* Damages;
5.2 Criminal Remedies;
5.3 Administrative Remedies;
CHAPTER VI;
CONCLUSION & SUGGESTIONS;
6.1 Conclusion;
6.2 Suggestions.