Copyright registration in India gives monetary rights and benefits to the original creators of literature, art, music, sound recordings, cinematographed films and broadcasts. This enables the creators to make money from their creation by making copies, performing in public, broadcasting, and issuing its copies to the public for various other online uses. Copyright is automatically created at the moment when creator creates something. But, the act of copyright registration in India is important as it gives the creator a legal right in public so that others cannot exploit the creator’s work.
Advantages of Copyright Registration:
- Public record
- Prima facie evidence
- Legal protection against infringement
- Protection extended even after creator’s death
We at Wise Tax Filings make it easy and inexpensive to register your copyright. With expert support along with timely and accurate filings, we have made it hassle free for you to get started.
Documents Required for Copyright Registration:
Details of the applicant
Name, Address & Nationality of the Applicant (Certificate of Registration must be provided for a body corporate)
Nature of interest
Nature of the Applicant’s Interest in the Copyright i.e. if the applicant is the original creator or a representative of the creator.
Details about the work
i.e. Type & Description of the Work,
Title of the Work or URL Language of the Work.
The Date of Publication
The date when your creative work was first published.
What can be registered as a copyright:
An original creation which is in a tangible form, i.e. a DVD or a book or a painting
Literary works: books, computer programs, and any other type of compilations.
Online writing, such as a blog or series of articles
Musical works and sound recordings including lyrics cinematographed films.
Artistic works: including maps and architectural plans, graphics, sculptures, paintings, etc.
Register copyright in 3 easy steps:
1. Answer quick questions
Pick a package that best fits your requirements. It takes less than 5 minutes to fill our questionnaire. Provide basic details & documents required for registration along with making payment.
2. Experts will be there to help
A relationship manager will be assigned to assist you for reconciliation of the information.
3. Your copyright application is filed.
It only takes 10-12 working days!
Day 1 – Collection
- Discussion and collection of basic Information
- Provide required documents
Day 3 – 5 – Execution
- Drafting of Documents by Professionals
- Verification of documents
- Preparation of the application and Vakalatnama
- Form filing of for Copyright Application online
Day 6 – 12 – Submission
- Physical submission of payment acknowledgment receipt,
- prescribed forms in triplicate copies to the Copyright Registry.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What cannot be protected through copyright registration in India?
Works that are not fixed in a tangible form such as ideas, procedures, methods, systems, processes, concepts, principles, or discoveries, unwritten speeches etc. cannot be copyrighted.
What are the rights of a Copyright owner?
The copyright owner has the exclusive rights to:
Reproduce and distribute the work in copies or phonorecord to the public by sale or transfer of ownership or license.
Make additions to the original work or modify it, display, present or perform them among the public; and
Exclude others to claim ownership or use without the original creators’ permission.
Can I sue someone legally if I have my copyright registered ?
Yes, you can send a legal notice to that person. And, even after that the infringement continues, you can claim your exclusive right in the court of law to claim damages.
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