Copyright Registration - Overview
Copyright is a privilege given by the law to the creator of artistic works. Copyright Registration protects the rights of the owner over their creation. As the Copyright registration procedure protects the efforts of authors, artists, and designers that as a result persuade the author/writer to create more.
The Registrar of Copyrights is divided into six categories
Part A. Literary works apart from computer Programs
Part B. Works related to music
Part C. Artistic creations or Works
Part D. Cinematography Films or movies
Part E. Sound Recording
Part F. Computer Programs, tables and Compilations.
Benefits of Copyright Registration
Public Display of the Ownership
Enjoys the Advantage to Work Freely
Passing on the Right Of Work
Enhances the Reputation
Legal Protection of Ownership
Restricts to Use the Copyrighted Work
Eligible for Statutory Damages, Attorney Fees, and Costs Of Suit
Pre-Emptive Measure
Documents Required For Registration
- Applicant’s name, address and nationality
- Name, address and nationality of the author
- Nature of the applicant’s concern in the copyright - whether the representative of the creator of the applicant is the creator of the work.
- Photocopies of the creator’s original work
- ID proof of the author and registration certificate if it is for business operations
- Class and Description of creative work
- Title of the creative work
- Language of the creative work
- Date of Publication
Process To Register
- The copyright application form has to be filed with the concerned Copyright Registrar, stating the particulars of the work. On the basis of the type of work, separate copyright applications can be filed.
- The application forms should be duly signed by the applicant and must be filed by the Advocate to the authorized Power of Attorney for further execution. The completed application has to be submitted with the Registrar of Copyrights Online electronically along with necessary documents.
- Once the application is filed online, the Diary number is issued.
- Then the Copyright Examiner reviews the submitted application within 30 days for possible discrepancies or objections.
- If discrepancy or objections are encountered, discrepancy notice will be granted and the same requires to have followed within 30 days from the date of granting the notice.
- Once the disagreement has been polished off or if the application is satisfactory, the copyright shall be incorporated and the Copyright Office shall grant the Extracts of Register of Copyrights (ROC) and that is the Registration Certificate of copyright.
To Know more Click here