Benefits of Copyright Registration
Evidence in the Court of Law
A registered copy right stands as a prima facie evidence in case of litigations arises. The solid proof is a necessity in the Court of Justice to prove the authenticity of your claim. Hence, a registered Copyright is essential to the original authors or creators.
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Extended Protection even after Death of the Creator
Validity of Registered copyright is the lifespan of the creator and an extended period of 60 years after the passing away of the author/creator.
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Established ownership in Public
A public record is created by the time of registration of copyright which helps the original creator to establish his/her ownership over the said work.
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For filing a case against Infringement
Unless you have a registered copyright for your creation/s, you can’t file a case against infringement of copyright at the Court of Justice. A registered copyright reserves the owner all power of ownership of his/her creation hence with a registered copyright you can sue an infringer and claim for damages.
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Documents Required for Copyright Registration
- Details of the Applicant Name, Address & Nationality of the Applicant (if individual applicant)
- Certificate of Registration Certificate of Registration is must if the applicant is a Body Corporate
- Nature of Interest Nature of applicant’s interest in the Copyright (ie: if the applicant is the original creator or a representative of the creator)
- Details about the work Type and Description of the work (Title of the work or URL Language of the work)
- 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.
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Process of Copyright Registration
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Day 1 – 3
Collection of Information
Collection of required documents (Scanned copies)
Review of documents and information provided
Consultation regarding Copyright Registration
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Day 4 - 8
Drafting of Documents by professionals
Verification of Documents
Preparation of the application and Vakalatnama
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Day 9 – 15
Preparation and filing of online application
Preparation of the application and Vakalatnama
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FAQ
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: a) Reproduce and distribute the work in copies or phono record to the public by sale or transfer of ownership or license. b) Make additions to the original work or modify it, display, present or perform them among the public; and c) 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.
If I am a jewelry designer what would be the preferable route to protect my work?
In the case of jewelry, both copyright and design laws apply. It is preferable to take copyright protection on the sketches of the design as artwork due to the extended protection provided under copyright law than that provided under the design laws.
What is the validity of my registered copyright?
Copyright protection is valid for the duration of 60 years; in case it is literary, dramatic, musical or artistic works the 60-year period is counted from the year following the death of the author/creator. For cinematographed films, sound recordings and photographs, the 60-year period are counted from the date of publication. For broadcasting, the term is 25 years from the beginning of the calendar year following the year in which it was first broadcasted.