Copyright protection in Nepal
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2024-12-26
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Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur.
Abstract
This thesis entitled "Copyright protection in Nepal" focus specifically on copyright
protection. Copyright, a critical component of IPRs, safeguards the rights of creators over
their literary, artistic, and other intellectual creations. Despite the enactment of laws such
as the Copyright Act of 2002 and subsequent regulations, Nepal's copyright framework
faces significant challenges in aligning with international standards and addressing
emerging issues such as digital piracy, fair use limitations, and economic and moral
rights post-author death.
The study examined the current status of Copyright law in Nepal and the special
provisions for libraries given by Copyright law of Nepal. A doctrinal research
methodology was employed, relying on an extensive review of primary sources, such as
legislation, as well as secondary sources like reports.
Key findings reveal that Nepalese copyright laws lack provisions for modern challenges,
such as digital content piracy and royalties for creators in broadcasting contexts. The
mandatory registration of works under earlier laws contributed to low engagement by
creators, while the current voluntary registration system under the Copyright Act of 2002
has not significantly improved compliance or awareness. Case studies underscore the
limited scope of enforcement.
This thesis concludes by proposing actionable recommendations to strengthen Nepal’s
copyright framework. These include legislative amendments to address digital piracy,
institutional reforms to enhance enforcement capacity, and public campaigns to increase
awareness among creators and consumers.
Key words: Intellectual Property, Copyright, Property, Libraries-Reproduction, Digital
Library, Copyright-Law.
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This thesis written about copyright law in Nepal.
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1 Interllectual property 2 Copyright Law
Citation
Niraula,Arjun(2024).Copyright protection in Nepal.[Master's thesis T.U.university],https://elibrary.tucdlis.edu.np/