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Copyright Assignment and Licence in India: What Creators Should Actually Know? (Updated 2026)

Most Indian businesses assume that paying a freelancer transfers copyright automatically. It does not. Under Section 19 of the Copyright Act, 1957, every valid assignment must be in writing, signed by the assignor, and specify the work, rights, territory, duration, and royalty. This guide covers every statutory requirement — including the Section 19A reversion right and why moral rights under Section 57 survive every assignment deed you will ever sign.

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