Duration of Copyright in India
Duration of Copyright:
| Type of Work | Duration of Copyright |
|---|---|
| Literary, Dramatic, Musical, Artistic works (except photographs) | Lifetime of the author + 60 years after the author’s death |
| Photographs | 60 years from the year of publication |
| Cinematograph Films and Sound Recordings | 60 years from the year of publication |
| Anonymous or Pseudonymous Works | 60 years from the year of publication unless author’s identity is revealed earlier, then lifetime + 60 years |
| Government Works, Works of International Organizations | 60 years from the year of first publication |
Important Notes:
The 60 years count from January 1st of the year following the event (author’s death or publication).
The copyright term is not renewable.
For joint authorship, the term is calculated from the death of the last surviving author.
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