An Introduction to the Law of Copyright

Abstract

'Copyright' is a very much interested, but not comprehensively resolved topic in both legal and library professional arenas. This paper simply describes types of works protected by copyright, standards, procedure for getting protection, infringement, duration of rights, and international protection for the benefit of librarians - specially with respect to the Sri Lankan context.

Keywords: Copyright, Intellectual Property, Copyright infringement

doi: 10.4038/jula.v13i1.1335

Journal of the University Librarians Association of Sri Lanka. Vol.13 (Issue 1). 2009 71-78