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The concept of Non-Conventional copyrights is and constantly evolving and dynamic area of Copyright law as well as intellectual property law which encompasses a wide range of creative works that might not fit exactly into the definition of the term work as specified in the act, but there are numerous traditional works and other emerging works which are presently not protected under the copyright act, 1957. With the advances in technology, the scope of non-conventional copyrights continues to expand and includes new forms of expression such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, art forms like graffiti, street art, tattoos, engineered DN sequences, machine-generated works, etc. Though these works may not fall exactly under the definition of the work as provided in the act, they cannot be left alone, as it is very important to protect the non-conventional copyrights as it helps in fostering the national heritage, culture, contributes to the economy, encourages creativity in the market and many more. There are many ongoing debates and discussions pertaining to the eligibility of these non-conventional works and their protection under the copyright act. Like other forms of IP, it is important for the non-conventional works and effort of the authors in creating such work to be protected and commercialized. At the same time, non-conventional copyrights also offer opportunities for innovation and creativity, providing new avenues for artists, designers, and other creators to express themselves and reach audiences. As technology continues to evolve, the scope of non-conventional copyrights will likely continue to expand, presenting new legal and practical challenges for those working in the field of IP law. Ultimately, the development of effective legal frameworks for non-conventional copyrights will be crucial in promoting creativity and innovation in the digital age. This paper aims at analysing the copyrightability of the works of Graffiti and Structured DNA sequences.