Copyright Registration in India With Sailakshmi
Copyright Your Work
Have your work of art, music, literature, and other creativity protected for exclusivity with Copyright Registration. Sailakshmi Copyright India Registration is a service offered by Sailakshmi IPR Consultants, a leading intellectual property rights (IPR) firm in India. We help clients in copyright registration in India, providing them with the legal protection they need to safeguard their creative works.
Benefits of Registering a Copyright in India with Sailakshmi
Sailakshmi Copyright Registration can help clients with every step of the copyright registration process, from filing the application to obtaining the certificate of registration. We also offer a variety of other IPR services, such as trademark registration, patent registration, and design registration.
- You will have the legal right to prevent others from copying, distributing, or adapting your work without your permission.
- You can use the copyright symbol (©) to indicate that your work is copyrighted.
- You can use infringers for copyright infringement and recover damages.
- You can register your copyright in other countries, giving you international protection.
Importance of Copyright Registration in India
Legal Protection
Registration establishes a public record of ownership, aiding in legal disputes.
Legal Remedies
Registered works can seek statutory damages and attorney fees in infringement cases.
International Protection
Enhances protection in foreign countries through international treaties.
Deterrent Effect
Acts as a deterrent against potential infringers due to legal recognition.
Evidence of Ownership
Provides concrete evidence of ownership in court proceedings.
Commercial Benefits
Facilitates licensing, transfer, and monetization of copyrighted works.
Documents Required for copyright registration procedure in india
Two soft copies of the work.
Demand draft of the prescribed amount.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the author/applicant, if the work is not created by the applicant.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the publisher, if the work is published and the publisher is different from the applicant.
Search certificate issued by the Registrar of Trademarks, if the work is a literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work.
The application for copyright registration can be filed online or offline at the Copyright Office in Delhi. The processing time for copyright registration is usually 6-8 months.
Are you Eligible for Copyright Registration in India
The following are the eligible criteria for copyright registration in India:
- The work must be original.
- The work must be fixed in a tangible medium of expression.
- The work must be created by a human author.
- The work must not be a mere idea, concept, or unfixed expression.
The following persons are eligible to file a copyright application:
- The author of the work.
- The employer of the author, if the work was created as part of the author’s employment.
- The person who owns the copyright in the work.
copyright registration in india procedure
Filing of application
The application for copyright registration must be filed in Form XIV, along with the prescribed fee.
Examination of application
For Copyright Office to determine whether the work is eligible for copyright registration.
Publication of application
If the application is accepted, it will be published in the official gazette.
Opposition
If any third party objects to the registration, the applicant will have an opportunity to reply to the objection.
Registration
If there are no objections, the copyright will be registered.
Things to be Registered as Copyright in India
Literary works, such as books, poems, and scripts.
Dramatic works, such as plays and operas.
Musical works, such as songs and compositions.
Artistic works, such as paintings, sculptures, and photographs.
Cinematograph films.
Sound recordings.
Broadcasts.
Computer programs.
Copyright protection is automatic in India, and no registration is required. However, registration is advisable as it provides a number of benefits, such as providing prima facie evidence of ownership and making it easier to sue for copyright infringement.
Duration Of Copyright in India
The duration of copyright in India is 60 years. For original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, the term of copyright is 60 years from the year following the death of the author.
In the case of cinematograph films, sound recordings, photographs, posthumous publications, anonymous and pseudonymous publications, works of government and works of international organisations, the term of copyright is 60 years from the date of publication.
The duration of copyright is important because it determines how long the copyright owner has the exclusive right to exploit the work. After the copyright expires, the work enters the public domain and anyone can use it without permission.
Scope of Copyright Registration and Protection
In India, copyright registration provides legal protection for original literary, artistic, and musical works. This covers books, music, software, films, and more. Protection includes exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, and adapt the work. However, registration is not mandatory for protection; rights are automatic upon creation.
