Legal Question in Intellectual Property in India
I want to ask about public domain literary work in India.Is ancient books and stories,,say,Panchtantra is in public domain?If yes what are limits to its use?
Is writing a book derived and adapted from it legally valid and can i copyright my work and sell it?
Asked on 7/23/13, 11:37 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Fca Prashant Chavan
Expert Edge LLP
24.07.2013
Dear Sir / Madam,
Ancient books and stories are in public domain. There is no limit on their usage.
Yes, writing a book derived and adapted from a public domain is legally valid and you can copyright your work as well as market it.
Regards,
Answered on 7/24/13, 8:45 am
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