Will it be infringed under copy right act if we use historical data ?
M M Jaya Rao
(Querist) 03 September 2012
This query is : Resolved
Respected Legal Experts,
We all are aware that whenever cricket matches are conducted, some TV Channel (like STAR TV etc.,) bags the broadcasting / telecast rights from BCCI / Authorized Institution for relaying the live matches through their tv channels,
Whereas, we being a Gaming Company, propose to design and develop a Cricket based game in which we would like to use the exact score pattern of the matches played earlier. So, if we use the same score and ball by ball score as was played earlier, will that be an infringement under Copy Right or any other act and is a violation of any rights ?
Secondly, once copy right is granted how long that will be in force?
I thank the experts in anticipation.
Yours faithfully,
M M Rao.
Dr V. Nageswara Rao
(Expert) 04 September 2012
There can be no copyright on cricket scores etc per se as they are in public domain. But if somebody made a value added study of the scores and bowling figures and publishes the study, he may claim CR. CR over a book will subsist for his life time and for 60 years after his death.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 26 November 2012
I do agree with the advice of Mr. Rao.
