Question

Ramesh, a software engineer, discovers that his intellectual property, a computer program he developed, has been copied and distributed without his permission. Which law can Ramesh invoke to protect his intellectual property rights?

• A. Information Technology Act, 2000
• B. Copyright Act, 1957
• C. Patents Act, 1970
• D. Trademarks Act, 1999

Hint:

The Copyright Act safeguards creators' rights over their literary, artistic, and software works. Ensure you register your software for stronger protection.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The Copyright Act, 1957, provides protection for original works of authorship, including computer programs. Since Ramesh's computer program qualifies as intellectual property, he can invoke the Copyright Act to prevent unauthorized copying and distribution of his work.