Unraveling the Boundaries: Exploring Limitations on

Copyright Contracts and their Underlying Rationales

- Yaksh Shah
(20200401111)
Introduction
Contracts in copyright protection navigate a delicate balance
between safeguarding copyright holders' rights and
promoting public access to creative works. This exploration
examines inherent limitations in these contracts, aiming to
unravel complexities within intellectual property law. By
understanding these restrictions, we navigate the equilibrium
between fostering innovation and ensuring public access to
copyrighted works. The study sheds light on legal intricacies
surrounding copyright contracts, contributing to a broader
comprehension of their interplay in the digital era.
Limitations on such contracts emerge from the need to
balance exclusive rights with legal exceptions, ensuring a
nuanced approach to intellectual property protection.
Key limitation
Doctrine of Fair Use
First Sale doctrine
Educational Use Exception
Library and archive Exception
 Public Domain Works
Compulsory Licensing.
 Research Gap
 Research to date has explored legal boundaries in copyright contracts but lacks a
comprehensive understanding of the motivations and policy considerations guiding
these limitations. A research gap exists in examining historical, economic, and
societal factors influencing the development of contractual restrictions in copyright
protection. Additionally, there's a need for in-depth case analyses to reveal practical
implications, especially concerning the evolving dynamics between copyright
holders and the public in intellectual property law. A specific gap is identified in
understanding challenges arising from the digital environment on creator and user
contracts, encompassing issues like the evolving nature of digital contracts and
enforcement challenges in online spaces.
 The paper emphasizes that while contractual agreements can override statutory
copyright limitations, there are legal boundaries that must be respected. I also feel
that there is a need for further research to explore the motivations and policy
considerations that drive the establishment of these limitations, as well as the
challenges and implications arising from the digital environment on creator and
user contracts. The conclusion also highlights the significance of copyright law in
promoting the exchange of ideas, information, and commerce, while balancing the
interests of authors and the broader public.
Analysis of the project
 The study conducts a comprehensive analysis of legal
and practical challenges in copyright protection
contracts. It explores limitations on copyright contracts,
considering the impact of legal and non-legal factors.
Recognizing the complexity of copyright laws, it
emphasizes the importance of balancing interests
between copyright owners and users while promoting
innovation in the digital age. The study recommends a
balanced and flexible approach to copyright protection,
considering technological, economic, and social changes.
It underscores the need for clarity and transparency in
copyright-related contracts and advocates for increased
public awareness and education on copyright issues.