Copyright Act and Digital Millennium Act: Emerging Thrust Areas in Library and Information Science

Book Details

• Publisher: Ess Ess Publication
• ISBN: 9788170007531
• Year of Publication: 2015
• Language: English
• Binding: HardBound
• Pages: 442

About the Book

This book presents a comprehensive discussion on copyright infringement and its growing significance in today’s globalized and digital information environment. In an era of rapid information exchange and technological advancement, copyright protection has become an important issue requiring careful understanding and effective management. The publication examines the challenges associated with copyright infringement and explores how knowledge can be shared responsibly while still protecting intellectual property rights.

Special emphasis has been placed on the role of librarians and information professionals in preventing copyright infringement and promoting ethical use of information resources in the modern knowledge society. The book discusses how copyright laws influence the advancement, dissemination, and lawful use of knowledge in educational, academic, and digital environments.

The publication provides a concise yet detailed commentary on major copyright-related laws, policies, and international agreements. Topics covered include the history and development of copyright, the Copyright Act 1957, duration and infringement of copyright, the Copyright Office and Copyright Board, the Universal Copyright Act, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), international copyright laws, and intellectual property rights. Important international developments such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Treaty, Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act (CTEA), and Technology Education and Copyright Harmonization Act (TEACH) are also discussed in detail.

Useful appendices and updated information regarding government and societal developments related to copyright protection further enhance the practical value of the book. Written in an accessible style, this publication serves as a valuable resource for librarians, information scientists, educationists, researchers, legal professionals, advocates, law students, administrators, business executives, and general readers interested in copyright law and intellectual property management.