Copyright Act,1957

Act No : 14

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Section : Licences by owners of copyright.

30.Licences by owners of copyright. The owner of the copyright in any existing work or the prospective owner of the copyright in any future work may grant any interest in the right by licence in writing signed by him or by his duly authorised agent: Provided that in the case of a licence relating to copyright in any future work, the licence shall take effect only when the work comes into existence. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Ins. by Act 23 of 1983, s.11 (w.e.f. 9.8.1984) 2 Subs. by Act 13 of 1992, s.2 (w.e.f.28.12.1991) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Explanation.-Where a person to whom a licence relating to copyright in any future work is granted under this section dies before the work comes into existence, his legal representative shall, in the absence of any provision to the contrary in the licence, be entitled to the benefit of the licence.

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