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Protection of Intellectual Property in India:Role of Library and Information Professionals in the New Millennium
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Defines intellectual property, copyright, fair use and intellectual property rights. Categorizes the different types of intellectual properties into two groups i.e. copyright properties and industrial properties. Cites the rights related to the copyright. Suggests the ways for making a balance between the interests of the IPR holders and that of the users of intellectual property for the social benefits. Points out the different ways of infringement, cyber-crimes and violation of IPR with the development of information and communication technology. Highlights the different IPR laws passed, measures adopted, conventions conducted for the protection of IPR all over the world. Discusses the measures initiated for the protection of IPR in India. Mentions the important features of the Indian copyright act, 1957 (amended in 2012). Stresses the role of library and information professionals for the protection of the IPR as well as the interests of the users of intellectual property.
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Intellectual Property, Copyright, Intellectual Property Right, Cyber-crimes, Copyright Violation.
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