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Thursday, 26 June 2025

Copyright issues in Digital Era

                                                                                                            

1.PRE-KNOWLEDGE:  IPR & INFRINGEMENT 

A. IPR stands for Intellectual Property Rights. 

It’s a fancy way of saying “legal protection for your creations.” Whether you invent a gadget, write a book, design a logo, compose a song, or develop software—IPR helps ensure that others can’t just copy or profit from your work without permission.

There are different types of IPR, each protecting different kinds of creations:

  • Copyright protects original works like books, music, films, and art.
  • Patents – protect inventions and technical innovations.
  • Trademarks – protect brand names, logos, and slogans.
  • Design rights – protect the look and shape of a product.
  • Trade secrets – protect confidential business information, like secret recipes or algorithms.

The formal legal framework for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in India began during the British colonial era. While traditional forms of protecting knowledge existed earlier, it was under British rule that structured laws were introduced:

·        Patents: The first Indian patent law was enacted in 1856, modeled after British law.

·        Copyrights: The Indian Copyright Act was introduced in 1914, based on the UK Copyright Act of 1911.

·        Trademarks: Though trademarks were protected under common law earlier, the first comprehensive Trade Marks Act came into force in 1940.

Post-independence, India revamped its IPR laws to align with international standards, especially after joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) and signing the TRIPS Agreement in 1995

India has a well-developed legal framework for protecting intellectual property, with several key laws currently in force:

·        The Patents Act, 1970 (amended multiple times, most recently in 2024): Governs the granting of patents for inventions and outlines the rights of patent holders.

·        The Copyright Act, 1957: Protects original literary, musical, dramatic, and artistic works, as well as cinematographic films and sound recordings.

·        The Trade Marks Act, 1999: Provides for the registration and protection of trademarks for goods and services.

·        The Designs Act, 2000: Protects the visual design of objects that are not purely utilitarian.

·        The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999: Safeguards products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation due to that origin (like Darjeeling tea or Mysore silk).

·        The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001: Recognizes and protects the rights of plant breeders and farmers.

·        The Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Layout-Design Act, 2000: Protects the layout designs of integrated circuits.

B. Infringement occurs when an individual unlawfully violates the exclusive rights bestowed upon a proprietor without their authorization. 

(These exclusive rights entail the freedom to duplicate, circulate, execute, showcase, and engender derivative works from a unique work of authorship. )

TOPIC: Copyright issues in the Digital Era

2.  Copyright Definition:is a legal right that gives creators control over how their original works—like books, music, films, software, and artwork—are used and shared. 

It protects the expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves.

Here’s the gist:

  • If you create something original and fix it in a tangible form (like writing it down or recording it), you automatically own the copyright.
  • This gives you exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or license your work.
  • Others need your permission to use it—unless their use falls under exceptions like fair use.

3. Copyright law officially came into being with the Statute of Anne in 1710 in Great Britain. It was the first law to recognize the rights of authors over their literary works, rather than granting control solely to printers or publishers.

Before that, printing was regulated through royal privileges and monopolies, especially by groups like the Stationers' Company in England. But the Statute of Anne marked a turning point—it aimed to encourage learning by giving authors exclusive rights to their creations for a limited time.

4. The Copyright Act of 1957 is the primary legislation governing copyright law in India. Enacted on 4th June 1957, it was designed to consolidate and modernize the laws relating to copyright, replacing earlier colonial-era statutes. Here's a quick overview of its key features:

4A. ๐Ÿ“˜ What It Covers :The Act protects original works in categories such as:

  • Literary works (books, articles, software)
  • Musical works
  • Artistic works (paintings, photographs, architecture)
  • Cinematographic films
  • Sound recordings
  • Dramatic works

 4 B ๐Ÿ›ก️ Rights Granted: It gives creators exclusive rights to:

  • Reproduce the work
  • Distribute copies
  • Perform or display the work publicly
  • Create adaptations or translations
  • License or assign rights to others

4 C. ⚖️ Duration of Protection:

  • For most works: Lifetime of the author + 60 years
  • For films, sound recordings, and anonymous works: 60 years from publication

4. D ๐Ÿ”„ Amendments

  • The Act has been amended several times to keep up with technological changes, most notably in 1994 and 2012, most notably in 1994 and 2012, 

5. ๐Ÿ“ Step-by-Step Copyright Registration Process in India

1.     Identify the Type of Work Choose the category your work falls under—literary, musical, artistic, cinematographic, software, etc.

2.     Create an Account on the Copyright Office Website Visit the Copyright Office of India and register for an account to begin the application process.

3.     Fill Out the Application (Form XIV) Complete the online form with details about the work and the applicant. You’ll also need to upload a scanned signature and a copy of the work.

4.     Pay the Fee Submit the prescribed fee online. The amount varies depending on the type of work.

5.     Submit the Application Once submitted, you’ll receive a diary number as proof of submission.

6.     Waiting Period (30 Days) There’s a mandatory 30-day waiting period to allow for any objections.

7.     Examination by the Registrar If no objections are raised, the Registrar examines the application. If everything checks out, the work is registered.

8.     Issuance of Certificate Once approved, you’ll receive a certificate of registration and your work will be entered into the Register of Copyrights.

You can find a detailed guide on the IndiaFilings website or explore the official Copyright Office portal for forms and FAQs.

๐Ÿ“ค What Happens When You Upload Content : When you upload something online (to YouTube, Instagram, a blog, etc.), you're essentially publishing it to a global audience. If that content includes copyrighted material—like someone else’s song, artwork, or video clip—you could be infringing on their rights. The digital era has transformed how we create, share, and consume content—and with that has come a whole tangle of copyright complexities. Here's a quick breakdown of key issues swirling around today:

  • 1. Easy Duplication and Distribution: EDD : Digital content can be copied and spread globally with a single click, often without the creator's permission. Think music, videos, photos, articles—anything that can go online can be duplicated.
  • 2. User-Generated Content (UGC) :Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram thrive on user creativity, but they often dance on the edge of copyright infringement when users remix, mash up, or use copyrighted materials without proper licensing.
  • 3. Digital Rights Management (DRM) :To protect content, creators and companies use DRM tools. While these guard against piracy, they can also restrict legitimate usage, like making backups or using content across devices.
  • 4. Fair Use Confusion: “Fair use” allows limited use of copyrighted material for commentary, criticism, education, and parody, but it’s notoriously vague—and navigating it without legal expertise can be risky.
  • 5. AI and Copyright : With AI generating art, text, and music, who owns the final product? And what about the data it's trained on—does that violate copyright if it includes protected content?
  • 6. International Challenges: Copyright laws vary wildly from country to country. What’s protected in one nation may not be in another, complicating enforcement across borders.

6. ⚠️ Key Copyright Implications

7. ✅ Challenges & Best Practices

  • The rise of online piracy and its impact on creators
  • Challenges with enforcement across borders
  • The role of Digital Rights Management (DRM) and AI-powered monitoring
  • Legal frameworks like the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
  • The importance of Creative Commons licensing and public awareness
  • Emerging tech like blockchain and virtual reality in copyright protection
  • Use original content or works licensed under Creative Commons.
  • Always credit the creator and check the license terms.
  • Consider using royalty-free libraries for music, images, and video.
  • If in doubt, get written permission or a license.
  • For a deeper dive into these issues, you can check out this Legal Vidhiya article on digital copyright or analysis on copyright infringement in the digital world.

8. ๐ŸŒ What Is Creative Commons Licensing?

Creative Commons licenses allow creators to:

  • Let others use their work with conditions (like giving credit or not using it commercially).
  • Choose from six main license types, ranging from the most open (CC BY) to the most restrictive (CC BY-NC-ND).
  • Even dedicate their work to the public domain using CC0, meaning no rights reserved.
  • Creative Commons (CC) licenses come in six main types, offering a spectrum from the most permissive to the most restrictive in terms of how content can be used. Here they are:
  • Each one balances creators' desire to share with their need for control in a slightly different way. 

You can explore the full range of licenses on Creative Commons' official site.

  • ·       CC BY – Attribution: The most open license. You can copy, modify, distribute—even commercially—as long as you credit the creator. Example: "Open Access" by Peter Suber – a foundational book on the open access movement, published by MIT Press.
  • ·       CC BY-SA – Attribution-ShareAlike: Same freedoms as CC BY, but your derivative works must be licensed under identical terms. (Think: remix culture and Wikipedia Example: Wikipedia – all articles across its many language editions are licensed under CC BY-SA, encouraging remixing and reuse with the same license.
  • ·       CC BY-ND – Attribution-NoDerivatives: You can reuse and redistribute the work, even for commercial purposes, but no changes are allowed. Example: The Art of Unix Programming by Eric S. Raymond – shared under CC BY-ND, allowing redistribution without modification.
  • ·       CC BY-NC – Attribution-NonCommercial: Others can remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially. They must still give credit, but they don’t have to license their modified work under the same terms. Example: Free Culture by Lawrence Lessig – a seminal work on copyright and creativity, licensed for non-commercial use with attribution.
  • ·       CC BY-NC-SA – Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike: You can modify and share the work non-commercially, but your new creations must carry the same license, and you must give attribution. Example: Little Brother by Cory Doctorow – a popular young adult novel available for non-commercial remixing under the same license.
  • ·       CC BY-NC-ND – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives: The most restrictive license. You can download and share the work with credit, but no changes and no commercial use. Example: Move Under Ground by Nick Mamatas – a horror novel mashup that can be shared non-commercially but not altered.

9. ✅ Copyright Dos:  Here’s a handy guide to the dos and don’ts of copyright, especially relevant in today’s digital world:

  1. Do ask for permission before using someone else’s work—whether it’s for commercial or personal use.
  2. Do give proper credit to the original creator when using their content, even if it’s allowed under fair use.
  3. Do use public domain or Creative Commons-licensed materials when available—they’re free to use, but still check the terms.
  4. Do register your own original work to strengthen your legal rights and make enforcement easier.
  5. Do keep records of any permissions or licenses you obtain—it’s your safety net in case of disputes.
  6. Do understand fair use—limited use for education, commentary, or parody may be allowed, but it’s not a free pass.

10 ❌ Copyright Don’ts

  1. Don’t copy or share copyrighted material without permission, even if it’s just for a school project or social media post.
  2. Don’t assume everything online is free to use—most content is protected, even if it doesn’t have a copyright notice.
  3. Don’t modify or remix someone’s work without checking if you’re allowed to—it could still be infringement.
  4. Don’t use pirated software, music, or movies—it’s illegal and unethical.
  5. Don’t ignore takedown notices—they’re serious and could lead to legal action if not addressed.

20 Copyright Dos and Don’ts When Dealing With Protected Works

If you're looking to protect your creative work online, there are several powerful tools designed to detect copyright infringement. These tools use technologies like content fingerprinting, reverse image search, and AI-driven pattern recognition to spot unauthorized use. Here are some standout options:

11. ๐Ÿ› ️ Popular Copyright Detection Tools : These tools are especially useful for creators, educators, businesses, and platforms that want to stay compliant and protect their intellectual property

  • Red Points: Specializes in detecting and removing copyright-infringing content across websites, marketplaces, and social media platforms.
  • ScoreDetect: Offers a suite of tools including content fingerprinting, plagiarism detection, and digital watermarking to monitor and protect your work.
  • Videntifier: Uses advanced image and video recognition to identify unauthorized use of visual content.
  • DMCA.com Protection Services: Provides monitoring and takedown services for websites using your content without permission.
  • Google Reverse Image Search: A free and simple way to check if your images are being used elsewhere online.
  • Red Points

12. ๐Ÿ“ฃ Why Public Awareness Matters

Despite its benefits, many people still don’t understand how CC licensing works. That’s where public awareness comes in:

  • Educators and students can legally use CC-licensed materials in classrooms and projects.
  • Artists and creators can collaborate more freely and build on each other’s work.
  • Governments and institutions can promote open access to knowledge and culture.

In India, organizations like Wikimedia India and the Centre for Internet & Society are actively working to raise awareness and promote the use of Creative Commons in education and public policy.

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Conclusion : 

Copyright is a legal framework that gives creators of original works—like books, music, films, software, and artwork—the exclusive right to use, reproduce, distribute, and adapt their creations for a certain period of time. It’s a form of intellectual property protection that helps ensure artists and authors can benefit from their work. Here’s a quick breakdown of what copyright typically covers:

  • Reproduction rights (copying the work)

  • Distribution rights (selling or sharing copies)

  • Derivative works (like adaptations or translations)

  • Public performance and display (like playing music or showing films)

In most countries, copyright protection begins automatically as soon as the work is created and fixed in a tangible form—no registration needed. However, registering your copyright can make it easier to enforce your rights in court. In India, the governing law is the Copyright Act of 1957, which has been amended several times to keep up with digital and international developments.

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Implementation of "Miyawaki" Forest drive in Kendriya Vidyalayas

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0

เคเค• เคชेเคก़ เคฎाँ เค•े เคจाเคฎ 2.0

       https://ecoclubs.education.gov.in/

เคเค• เคชेเคก़ เคฎाँ เค•े เคจाเคฎ – Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE


In continuation to the office letter dated 29.05.2025 and 09.06.2025, various innovative and 

Eco-friendly initiatives under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) have been undertaken in 

Kendriya Vidyalayas in alignment with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 

and the Government of India's vision for a sustainable development and green future. 

As already aware, the KVs are participating in "EK Ped Maa ke Naam 2.0" campaign 

launched on 5th June, 2025 at the occasion of World Environment Day. In this series of initiatives 

one such impactful initiative would be the development of Miyawaki Forests, a method of creating  

dense, native forests in a short span of time, even within limited urban spaces. This technique 

Involves planting a variety of indigenous species in close proximity, encouraging rapid growth 

and the formation of self-sustaining ecosystems. Even an area as small as 1,000 sq. ft. can be 

effectively utilized for this purpose. Miyawaki forests mimic natural woodlands with multiple 

layers of vegetation-canopy, sub-canopy, shrubs, and groundcover-and require care such as 

watering and weeding only for the initial 2-3 years. The initiative significantly contributes to 

enhancing biodiversity, improving air quality, and sensitizing students to environmental 

conservation. 

Further, in view of improving the green areas and their environmental significance 

for KVs it is requested -

To identify KVs in the region that have spare area within the school campus for starting 

The project of "Miyawaki" Forest. It is pertinent to mention that any land already earmarked 

for future expansion of the school building or sports infrastructure, should not be identified 

for the project. Preference should be given to the KVs having land 10 acres or more. 

To involve all the stakeholders and mobilize resources through local partnerships, NGOs, 

or parent-teacher associations (PT As), if required for the project of Miyawaki. 


To instruct the Principals to register the "Eco Clubs for Misson LiFE" of their 

vidyalayas on website ofhttps://ecoclubs.education.gov.in/ and upload the data of 

Ecoclubs in the prescribed format on the portal before 31stAugust, 2025. 

To direct the Principals to initiate a plantation drive in the Vidyalaya and achieve 

the target by 31st July, 2025.


This initiative will not only beautify the school premises but also serve as a living 

laboratory for ecological and environmental education. The list of identified KVs where the 

Miyawaki can be implemented should be submitted in the Google sheet attached by 27.06.2025.





Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Library details -2025-26

LIBRARY COMMIITTEE: 2025-26

SL NO

PROFILE

NAME

DESIGNATION

SIGN

REMARKS

1

Chairman

Mr. KS Pathania

Principal

 

 

2

Secretary 

Mr. Uma Shanker

Librarian

 

 

3

Hindi

Mrs. Manisha

TGT (Hindi)

 

 

 

4

English

Mrs. Mahesh Kumari

PGT English

 

 

5

Science/ Maths

 Mrs. Sunita Jolly /

Mr. Manoj Kumar

TGT Sci

PGT Maths

 

 

6

Computer science

Mrs Anu Rani

PGT Cs

 

 

7

Commerce

Mrs Neelam Devi

PGT Comm

 

 

8

Misc.  Subjects

Mrs. Chander Lekha Bedi

TGT Art

 

 

9

HM

Mr. Devender Kumar

HM

 

 

10

Pry Teacher1

Mrs Monika

 

PRT

 

 

11

Pry Teacher2

Mrs. Anu Rani

PRT

 

 

12

Students Members

Ms Saubhagya VIII C

 

Ms Tanishka X C

 

Ms Avni IX C

 

Ms Neha IX A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Library Statistics: -

Total No. Of Books: -                     11874

No. of Books Weeded out: -          5999

          Language wise collection

            Hindi Books                         2625

            English Books                       2194

            Punjabi Books                      51

            Sanskrit Books                     72

            Text Books                            614

            Reference Books                 247

            Other Books                         29

 

No. of News Papers             04

Hindi Newspapers: 2

English Newspapers:          2

No. of Magazines subscribed      26

Hindi Magazines:                12

English Magazines:             14

No. of Books Purchased

2024-2025                           282  

Hindi Books                          85      

English Books                       86       

Text Books                             111       


CBSE New Exam Policy : Two Board Exams in 2026 for Class X

 TWO BOARD EXAMS SCHEME - CLASS X ( 2025 - 26 )

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