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Section 13 Copyright Act 1957 lists the works in which copyright subsists. Which of the following is NOT covered?

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Correct answer: C.
1. Section 13(1) Copyright Act 1957 enumerates THREE categories of works in which copyright subsists: (a) ORIGINAL LITERARY, DRAMATIC, MUSICAL and ARTISTIC works; (b) CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS; (c) SOUND RECORDINGS. 2. 'Literary work' (Section 2(o)) includes computer programmes, tables and compilations (including computer databases). 3. 'Dramatic work' (Section 2(h)) includes recitation, choreographic work, or entertainment in dumb show, the scenic arrangement or acting form of which is fixed in writing or otherwise, but excludes a cinematograph film. 4. 'Musical work' (Section 2(p)) includes any graphical notation. 5. The fundamental rule (the IDEA/EXPRESSION DICHOTOMY) is that copyright protects EXPRESSION OF IDEAS, not the idea itself — codified by Article 9(2) of TRIPS and Section 16 of the Act. 6. Hence option D is NOT covered. _Source: Patents Act 1970 / Copyright Act 1957 / Trade Marks Act 1999 (Bare Acts, IPIndia portal + Copyright Office) — Copyright Act 1957, Section 13; Section 2(o)-(q)_
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