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Introduction to Copyright 1. Conceptual Basis Meaning: Copyright is a form of intellectual property right (IPR) . It gives the creator of original literary, artistic, musical, or dramatic works, films, and sound recordings the exclusive right to reproduce, publish, perform, adapt, or translate their work. It protects the expression of an idea , not the idea itself. 👉 Example: If you write a poem, copyright protects your exact words, not the theme of "love" or "friendship". Purpose of Copyright: To reward creativity . To prevent unauthorized use (piracy, plagiarism). To encourage authors to create more works for the benefit of society. 2. International Conventions / Treaties on Copyright Since copyright is global in nature (works are easily copied across borders), international protection is necessary. (a) Berne Convention, 1886 Most important treaty. Principle of automatic protection : No need to register separately in every country. ...