The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved accession to the WIPO Copyright Treaty and the WIPO Performers and Phonograms Treaty which extends coverage of copyright to the Internet and digital environment.
The Centre said the approval of the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion proposal will “enable creative right-holders [to] enjoy the fruits of their labour, through international copyright system that can be used to secure a return on the investment made in producing and distributing creative works.” It further added these treaties would enable Indian right holders to get reciprocal protection abroad.
