ASSIGNMENT AND LICENSING UNDER THE INDIAN COPYRIGHT ACT, 1957: A DETAILED RESEARCH STUDY
AUTHOR – ANJALI & TISTA RANJAN
ADVOCATES, AMITY UNIVERSITY PATNA
BEST CITATION – ANJALI & TISTA RANJAN, ASSIGNMENT AND LICENSING UNDER THE INDIAN COPYRIGHT ACT, 1957: A DETAILED RESEARCH STUDY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (14) OF 2025, PG. 197-201, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
ABSTRACT
The rapid modernization of creative industries has heightened the importance of effective copyright management systems, specifically assignment and licensing mechanisms. The
Indian Copyright Act, 1957, forms the backbone of India’s copyright framework, governing how creators may transfer or authorize the use of their works. This research article provides an extensive doctrinal and analytical study of assignment and licensing under the Act, discussing statutory provisions, judicial interpretations, technological challenges, comparative international norms, and economic implications. The article also delves into issues that arise with digital dissemination, streaming platforms, AI-generated works, and contractual inequities between creators and commercial entities. Through legal analysis and an evaluation of policy developments, the paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and shortcomings of current copyright transfer mechanisms.