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Copyright Registration
Copyright registration is done under the Copyright Act, 1957. On obtaining copyright registration, any person can become a legal owner of their creative work in respect of books, music, website, paintings etc. By getting Copyright registration a person can secure his creative work and it cannot be copied. Nobody is allowed to use the same work without the permission of the author or creator. The author is empowered to charge others for using his work or changing it. Copyrights registration protects the rights of the inventor from infringement.
The registration gives its owner unique, individual rights to distribute, replicate, reproduce the work or give authorization to another entity for the same. It offers a bunch of rights including communication to the public, rights of reproduction, adaptation, and translation of the work. However, ideas, procedures, methods of operation or mathematical concepts cannot be registered as copyright.
Process of Copyright Registration
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Document submission and verification
Once you submit the documents required, our experts will do the paperwork.
Copyright Filling
We will file the copyright form with the Registrar of Copyrights and the Diary number will be issued.
Completion of copyright application
If there are no discrepancies or objections with the application, the copyright shall be registered & registration certificate will be issued.
Advantages of Copyright Registration
Creation of Goodwill
Once a copyright is registered, it can be used for marketing and creating a sense of goodwill and quality in the minds of your customer.
Lawful Protection
Registration of copyright serves as prima facie evidence in the court of law over ownership of the work and so it gives the owner lawful protection for his/her work.
Prohibits Unauthorized reproduction
Registration of copyright will establish the seriousness about copyright infringement. This will help obstruct unauthorized reproduction of the work as it provides the owner with a host of legal remedies.
Universal Protection
Works that are copyrighted in many other countries have similar privileges here in India. Similarly, works copyrighted in India have protection in many foreign countries.
Documents required for Copyright Registration
- Identity Proof of Applicant
- Identity Proof of the author of the work ( In case applicant is different from the author)
- Copies of the original work
- Incorporation certificate in case of business
- The source code and the object code of the work in case of software registration.
- NOC from the publisher if work published and publisher is different from the applicant.
- Certificate of Trade Mark ( if any)
- NOC from a person whose photograph is used.
Legal Rights involved with Copyright Registration
- Rights for the copyright owner
- Right for Reproduction
- Adaption rights or Right for adaption
- Distribution rights or Right for distribution
- Right of public performance
- Public communication rights
- Right for paternity and integrity
Frequently asked questions
What is Copyright Registration?
Copyright registration is done under the Copyright Act, 1957. On obtaining copyright registration, any person can become a legal owner of their creative work in respect of books, music, website, paintings etc. By getting Copyright registration a person can secure his creative work and it cannot be copied. Nobody is allowed to use the same work without the permission of the author or creator. The author is empowered to charge others for using his work or changing it. Copyrights registration protects the rights of the inventor from infringement.
The registration gives its owner unique, individual rights to distribute, replicate, reproduce the work or give authorization to another entity for the same. It offers a bunch of rights including communication to the public, rights of reproduction, adaptation, and translation of the work. However, ideas, procedures, methods of operation or mathematical concepts cannot be registered as copyright.
Who can apply for Copyright Registration?
Any person or business entity can apply for copyright registration. The individual can be author, creator, musician, photographer, producer, painter, composer, or a company which may safeguard their creative by using this legal authority.
Why is Copyright Registration required?
Copyright registration is needed to secure your original work from fraud or unfair advantage. Having copyright over your original work gives proof that this particular work belongs to you only.
What are the legal rights involved with Copyright Registration?
- Rights for the copyright owner
- Right for Reproduction
- Adaption rights or Right for adaption
- Distribution rights or Right for distribution
- Right of public performance
- Public communication rights
- Right for paternity and integrity
What is the validity of Copyright Registration?
Copyright protection is valid for 60 years. If it is literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, the 60-year period is counted from the year following the expiry of the author. For cinematograph films, sound recordings, photographs, posthumous publications, anonymous and pseudonymous publications, works of government and works of international organizations, the 60-year period is counted from the date of publication.
Can I sell or transfer Copyright Registration?
A copyright registration can be sold, transferred, gifted and franchised with due consent from the owner of the work.