**Summary:**
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Copyright Office are hosting an event to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the Copyright Act, 1957. Scheduled for June 4, 2025, at the India International Centre, New Delhi, the event will focus on "Reform in Copyright Act in the Digital Era." This event serves as a platform for stakeholders to discuss the evolution of copyright law in India and address the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape. Since the digitization of the copyright registration process, over 350,000 copyrights have been registered. The Copyright Act, 1957, has been amended over time to keep pace with technological advancements and international treaties.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Commerce Industry: The ministry responsible for trade and industrial policy.
DPIIT: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, part of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Copyright Office: The government office responsible for copyright registration and administration.
Copyright Act, 1957: The primary law governing copyright in India.
Office of controller General of Patent, Designs and Trade Marks: The organization under which the Copyright Office operates.
India International Centre, New Delhi: Location of the special event marking 68 years of the Copyright Act.
Abhijith Narayanan: Individual who released the information.
India: The country to which the policy applies.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
DPIIT and Copyright Office to Host Special Event
Marking 68 Years of the Copyright Act; Focus on
Reforms for the Digital Era
Over 3.5 Lakh Copyrights Registered Since
Digitization
Posted On: 03 JUN 2025 8:37PM by PIB Delhi
The Copyright Office under the Office of controller General of Patent, Designs and Trade Marks, in
collaboration with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of
Commerce & Industry, is organizing a special event to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the
enactment of the Copyright Act, 1957.
The celebration, centered around the theme "Reform in Copyright Act in the Digital Era," will be held on
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 4:30 PM onwards. The event will take place at Seminar Hall 2 & 3, Kamala
Devi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi.The upcoming event is designed to offer insightful
discussions and reflections on the evolution and future of copyright law in India.This event provides a crucial
platform for stakeholders to deliberate on the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital landscape
in the context of copyright protection and enforcement.
Since the digitization of the copyright registration process, over 3,50,000 copyrights have been registered as
of 2025, reflecting a significant rise in awareness and adoption of copyright protection mechanisms among
creators across various sectors.
The Copyright Act, 1957, has been a cornerstone of intellectual property law in India, governing the rights of
creators over their literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, as well as cinematograph films and sound
recordings. Since its enactment, the Act has undergone various amendments to keep pace with technological
advancements and international treaties. Originally framed to protect creators' rights in a more traditional
media landscape, subsequent reforms have aimed to address challenges posed by evolving technologies,
including the digital era.
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Abhijith Narayanan
(Release ID: 2133652)