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Identify gaps in the existing legislation in software and the resultant need to curb piracy in software
The students will be required to do a thorough research in findings the key gaps in the existing IP laws and suggest key policy changes required to fill those gaps. They may also look to domestic legal framework of other countries which are successful in curbing the software piracy or any other policy which was adopted by them to control the menace of piracy.
Intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement has reached critical levels in the India as well as abroad. All the laws in India provide for infringements of various Intellectual Property laws but doesn’t provide for strong protection which should be pre protection. Former IPS officer AA Khan, who heads an anti-piracy organisation, says, "Surprisingly, there are no laws that govern movie piracy in India. Currently the accused are booked under sections of the Copyright Act along with sections 292A (printing of grossly indecent or scurrilous matter or matter intended for blackmail) of the Indian Penal Code where the punishment is not so stringent. There is a need for tougher norms to combat and curb piracy. The law enforcement agencies in each
Statements of fact have been obtained from sources considered reliable but no representation is made by the author as to their completeness or accuracy. Neither this report, nor any opinion expressed herein, should be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to acquire any securities or other investments mentioned herein. The company accepts no liability whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss arising from the use of this report or its contents. This report may not be reproduced, distributed or published by any recipient for any purpose. No Copyright Infringement Intended.
Identify gaps in the existing legislation in software and the resultant need to curb piracy in software
The students will be required to do a thorough research in findings the key gaps in the existing IP laws and suggest key policy changes required to fill those gaps. They may also look to domestic legal framework of other countries which are successful in curbing the software piracy or any other policy which was adopted by them to control the menace of piracy.
Intellectual property rights (IPR) infringement has reached critical levels in the India as well as abroad. All the laws in India provide for infringements of various Intellectual Property laws but doesn’t provide for strong protection which should be pre protection. Former IPS officer AA Khan, who heads an anti-piracy organisation, says, "Surprisingly, there are no laws that govern movie piracy in India. Currently the accused are booked under sections of the Copyright Act along with sections 292A (printing of grossly indecent or scurrilous matter or matter intended for blackmail) of the Indian Penal Code where the punishment is not so stringent. There is a need for tougher norms to combat and curb piracy. The law enforcement agencies in each