Doctrine of Scene A Faire in Copyright Law
INTRODUCTION Scène à Faire is French for ‘scene to do/scene to be made’. It refers to elements that are so common in a particular genre or form of creative work that they are considered essential for conveying those ideas. These generic or clichéd elements, which are often necessary to express certain ideas, are not eligible […]
Copyright Protection in India: Doctrine of Originality
INTRODUCTION “Originality” is the cornerstone of copyright protection worldwide, serving as a fundamental prerequisite for invoking legal safeguards under copyright law. In legal terms, originality is sine qua non—an essential condition for copyright protection. While the term “original” often suggests something entirely novel and unprecedented, within the framework of copyright law, it carries a more […]