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Copyright Registration
Copyright is the legal process of safeguarding any form of intellectual or artistic creations from illegal imitation or usage. Grounded on the Copyright Act, 1957, the creators/producers of any original works like literature, music, cinematography, sound records, can look after their intellectual properties. Following the latest amendment, computer-related programming, content, a database can also be protected by obtaining a copyright license.
The Register of Copyrights is divided into six categories:
- Part A. Literary works other than computer Programs.
- Part B. Musical Works.
- Part C. Artistic Works.
- Part D. Cinematography Films.
- Part E. Sound Recording.
- Part F. Computer Programs, tables & Compilations.
Benefits of Copyright Registration:
- Legal Protection
- Branding or Goodwill
- After The Creators Death
- Prima Facie Evidence
- Owner publicity
- Restricts Unauthorized Reproduction
- Creation of Asset
- Public Record
- Copyright helps in establishing credibility in Market
- Global Protection
Documents Required
Basic Details of Creator
Power of Attorney
Submission of the work sample
Trademark Certificate for Artistic Work
Name, Address & Nationality of the Candidate – ID proof
NOC from the publisher if work published and publisher is different from the applicant.
Search Certificate from Trade Mark Office (TM -60) if any
NOC from a person whose photograph appears on the work.
Power of Attorney
2 Copies of work
KYC of author
DD/IPO of Rs. per work ((as applicable)
NOC from the author if the candidate is different from the author.
Power of Attorney
Submission of the work sample
Trademark Certificate for Artistic Work
Name, Address & Nationality of the Candidate – ID proof
NOC from the publisher if work published and publisher is different from the applicant.
Search Certificate from Trade Mark Office (TM -60) if any
NOC from a person whose photograph appears on the work.
Power of Attorney
2 Copies of work
KYC of author
DD/IPO of Rs. per work ((as applicable)
NOC from the author if the candidate is different from the author.