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,

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Answered on 7/24/13, 8:45 am


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