COPYRIGHT
Copyright registration in India takes place under the Copyright Act, 1957, and Copyright Rules 2013. Simply, a copyright is a privilege not to copy somebody’s work. A copyright gives the owner of the subject an exclusive right over his work. On the off chance that a work is ensured by copyright, nobody can imitate, copy or recreate the first work in some other manner. A term of copyright in India is 60 years.
Copyright is a type of licensed innovation which protects its creators against utilization of their property without their consent
Copyright can be taken for the following works:
The register of the Registrar of Copyrights is divided into 6 categories:
LEGAL RIGHTS INVOLVED WITH COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
There are various types of legal rights:
- 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 or Right of the communication to the public.
- Right for paternity and integrity
DOCUMENTS FOR COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
For a smooth registration process, you will need the following documents and details:
| Sl. No. | Particulars | Documents Required |
| 1 | Artistic Work | 2 Copies of work DD/IPO of Rs.(as applicable) per workNOC from author if applicant is different from author.NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant.Search Certificate from Trade Mark Office (TM -60) if the work is being used on goods or capable of being used on the goods.NOC from person whose photograph appears on the work.If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney |
| 2 | Cinematograph Film | 2 Copies of work DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work NOC from various copyright holders or copy of agreement (deed of assignment). NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant. If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney |
| 3 | Music | 2 Copies of work (Graphical Notes) DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant. NOC from author if applicant is other than author.If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney |
| 4 | Literary/ Dramatic | 2 Copies of work DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work NOC from publisher if applicant is other than publisher and work is published. NOC from author if applicant is other than author.If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney |
| 5 | Sound Recording | 2 Copies of work DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work NOC from various copyright holders or copy of agreement (deed of assignment). NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant. If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney |
| 6 | Software | 2 Copies of work DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work NOC from author if author is different from applicant. NOC from publisher if work is published and publisher is different from applicant. If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney Source code and object code of work for verification. |
IMPORTANCE OF COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION
An individual can enroll their artistic works under the Copyright Act 1057, so as to keep away from others utilizing or replicating their work anywhere else. The owner likewise allowed to recreate, reproduce or even appropriate the work in exchange for a fee.
COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION PROCESS
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