Copyright Registration

Package Inclusion :

  • Consultation from Copyright Experts
  • Preparation of Copyright Application
  • Documentation
  • Filing of Copyright Registration Application
  • Follow-up with the Department

Copyright Registration

What is Copyright?

Copyright provides protection to the original works of the author. Copyright is basically an intellectual property right confers upon its owner. Any other individual or entity can use original work (like books, scripts, even software, artistic, cinematography, recordings, computer programming etc.) of the creator with his/ her permission only. Companies often copyright instruction manuals, Website content, product literature, brochure, and user guides. Copyrights are also transferable.

What is Copyright Registration?

Copyright registration is done in accordance with the Copyright Act, 1957. With copyright registration, you may become a legal owner of your creative work in respect of books, paintings, music, video, paintings, website, mobile application etc. Copyright registration with the authority ensures that creative work of the author cannot be imitated. No person is authorized to use the same without the permission of the author or creator. The author is allowed to charge others for using his work or modifying it. Copyrights registration safeguards the rights of the creator from infringement. It gives legal protection by which no other person can misuse the copyright in any manner without obtaining the permission of the owner.

What are the Documents Required for Copyright Registration?

Artistic
  • 2 Copies of work.
  • DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work.
  • NOC from the author if the applicant is different from the author.
  • NOC from the publisher if work published and publisher is different from Applicant.
  • Search Certificate from Trade Mark Office (TM -60) if the work is being Used on goods or capable of being used on the goods.
  • NOC from a person whose photograph appears on the work.
  • If the application is being filed through an attorney, a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.
Cinematograph Film
  • 2 Copies of work.
  • DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work.
  • NOC from various copyright holders or a copy of the agreement (deed of assignment).
  • NOC from the publisher if work published and publisher is different from the applicant.
  • If the application is being filed through an attorney, a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.

For Copyright registration, the following steps need to be undertaken:

User Registration

The first step in Copyright registration is user registration on the website of government. After successful registration, the user will receive login ID and password.

Filing of Copyright Registration Application

Copyright registration application is made in form XIV as per the first schedule of the rules along with the fee prescribed under the second schedule of the rules. This application must be signed by the applicant. The power of attorney is also required to be enclosed if required which must be signed by the party & accepted by the advocate.

Submission

Once the application is submitted along with the necessary documents you will get dairy number (acknowledgment).

Copyright Registration Certificate

The registration certificate will be issued by the authority if the application is approved. The whole process will take around 2 to 3 months in the normal course.

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