AWARENESS OF COPYRIGHT LAW AMONG RESEARCH SCHOLARS OF KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD: A STUDY

Abstract

Copyright Law is a legal right to protect literary work of authors from unauthorized usage. Knowledge of Copyright Law among academic community will help them safeguard their intellectual creativity. The present study aims to examine the awareness and perception of research scholars on Copyright Law at Karnatak University, Dharwad. Survey and interview methods were used in this study to collect primary data from research scholars of different streams. It is found that a good number of respondents are aware of copyright law. The study also indicates that perception of respondents on copyright infringement which differs from one another even though they are aware of the concept. The study findings reveal that some factors have led research scholars towards violation of copyright law and the study suggested that concerned authorities need to take initiative to enhance the awareness on copyright among research scholars.

Keywords: Copyright Law, Copyright Infringement, Karnatak University, Library, Digital Piracy, Photocopy.