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    Copyright Registration

    Copyright is a creator’s legal Intellectual Property Right to exclusively use the creative or artistic work. Such Right is conferred upon the creator through the Registration of Copyright over such work.

    Advantages of Copyright Registration

    • Legal protection against Copyright Infringement
    • Create Goodwill
    • Prima Facie Evidence of Originality
    • Public Record
    • Owner’s Publicity
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    Copyright subsists throughout India in following classes of work – Section 13 of Copyright Act, 1957

    Copyright subsists in following Work

    Term of Copyright

    Original Literary, Dramatic, Musical and Artistic Works

     

    Lifetime of the author + 60 years from the year following the death of the author

    Cinematographic Films

     

    60 years from the year following the date of Publication

    Sound Recording

     

    60 years from the year following the date of Publication

    In case of Posthumous, Anonymous, Pseudonymous Publications, Government Work, International Organization Work, the term of Publication shall be 60 years from the year following the date of Publication.

    Documents Required for Copyright Registration from Author

    Personal Details of the Applicant

    • Name, Address & Nationality of the Applicant
    • Name, Address & Nationality of the Author of the Work
    • Nature of Applicant’s interest that is whether the applicant is an author or author’s representative
    • Copies of original work
    • ID proof of the Author

    Nature of the Work Details

    • Work Title
    • Language of the work
    • Class and Description of the Work
    • Date of Publication of Work

    Copyright Registration Process

    Chapter X of The Copyright Act, 1957 read with Rule 70 of The Copyright Rules’ 2013

    1. Filing of Application with Registrar of Copyright

    *Modes – E-filing, Physically in Office or through Speed or Registered Post

    2. Examination of Application (within 30 days from the date of application)

    3. Registration

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    Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    What is Copyright?

    Copyright is a collection of rights vested in the first owner of the actual Literary, Music, Dramatic work, graphic work, Sound Recordings and other artistic works. Click here to read more

    Who is the Owner of the Copyright?

    Section 17First Owner of the Copyrighted work is the real owner or author of the work.

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    What are the classes of work in which copyright subsists in India?
    • Actual Literary, Dramatic, Musical, Artistic work
    • Graphic or Cinematographic work
    • Sound recordings

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    What is Copyright Symbol?

    Copyright is symbolized as ©. It shows that the owner of the work legally owns the Copyright in such work. Click here to read more.

    What is the term of protection available for Copyright in India?
    • Section 22- Published Actual Literary, Dramatic, Musical and Artistic works.
    • Section 23- Anonymous & Pseudonymous work
    • Section 24- Posthumous Work
    • Section 26- Cinematographic Work
    • Section 27- Sound Recordings
    • Section 28- Government Work
    • Section 29- Work of International Organizations

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    What are the documents required for Copyright Registration?
    • 2 Copies of the work
    • Demand Draft of fee
    • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Copyright holders or from the required persons (as per the work)

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    What is the Copyright Registration Process in India?
    • Filling of Application – Form IV
    • Examination of Copyright Application
    • Copyright Registration

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    Is it mandatory to register the work to claim Copyright?

    No, it is not mandatory to get copyright registration of the work as the registration serves as the prima facie proof of the ownership of the work in case of any dispute related to the ownership of work.

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    What are the Benefits of Copyright Registration?
    • Public Record
    • Protects the right
    • Prevents others from copying the Actual work
    • Encourages people for Intellectual work
    • Royalty

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