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Meera, a Mumbai author, owns copyright in an existing novel. She wants to grant Kiran Publishers an interest in the copyright through a licence. Under the Copyright Act, 1957 (Section 30), how must the licence be granted?

The licence must be in writing, granted by the owner or by the owner's duly authorised agent. Section 30 of the Copyright Act, 1957 requires writing; an oral licence is not enough, and use of a copyright society is not compulsory.

  1. AOnly by a registered deed executed before a magistrate
  2. BIn writing by her or by her duly authorised agentCorrect
  3. COrally, provided two witnesses are present
  4. DOnly through a copyright society

Explanation

Section 30 allows the owner of copyright in an existing work to grant any interest in the right by licence in writing by him or by his duly authorised agent. Oral licences do not satisfy this. Licensing through a copyright society is an additional route, not the only one.

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