“ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRY (INDIA) – COPYRIGHT LAW”

AUTHOR- NAMRATA M. JADHAV, LLM STUDENT OF DES’S SHRI NAVALMAL FIRODIA LAW COLLEGE PUNE

BEST CITATION – NAMRATA M. JADHAV, “ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRY (INDIA) – COPYRIGHT LAW”, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (3) OF 2026, PG. 722-727, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

Copyright protects the interest of creators by giving them exclusive rights to use and distribute their creations.The concept of intellectual property rights (IPR) emerged in the 18th century, with copyright law evolving alongside the printing press. This early focus on protecting creative works has evolved into a complex web of international treaties and national legislation governing everything from patents to trademarks. Today, IPR enforcement is a complex and often contested issue, particularly in developing countries. While the global push for intellectual property protection has grown, enforcing these rights in the face of limited resources, cultural nuances, and the rise of digital piracy presents significant challenges. Copyright law aims to protect the exclusive rights of creators to control the use and distribution of their works. This system aims to incentivize creativity and innovation, but in the globalized marketplace, enforcement in developing countries often lags behind, leading to a complex interplay of legal frameworks, economic realities, and cultural sensitivities.

This research aims to critically analyse the challenges and explore potential reforms that could strengthen copyright enforcement in developing country like India and a comparative study between USA and India as USA is leading in world in terms of protection of IPR (Copyright). The potential reforms might include: a) Educate the locals about copyright laws and the challenges faced in developing and implementation. b) Develop and encourage contracts and partnership between government and international organisations.

Keywords: Copyright, IPR, Developing Country, Legal Framework, Digital Piracy.