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Ravi, a Delhi illustrator, drew a two-dimensional cartoon character. A toy company makes a three-dimensional doll of it without permission. Under Section 14(c), which statement is correct?

The doll maker infringes a protected right. Section 14(c) says reproducing an artistic work in any material form includes depicting a two-dimensional work in three dimensions, so making the doll needs Ravi's authorisation.

  1. ADepiction in three-dimensions of a two-dimensional artistic work falls within the exclusive right to reproduce the work in any material formCorrect
  2. BMaking a doll is outside copyright because the original is only two-dimensional
  3. CThe artist's right covers only reproduction by electronic means
  4. DThe artist's right applies only if the toy is sold, not if it is merely made

Explanation

Section 14(c)(i) states the right to reproduce an artistic work in any material form includes depiction in three-dimensions of a two-dimensional work, and depiction in two-dimensions of a three-dimensional work. So the doll falls within Ravi's exclusive right, and the toy company needs his authorisation.

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