Copyright Registration

Overview

Copyright is a right term utilized to define the rights that creators have above their literary and artistic works that cover Literary works such as novels, poems, plays, reference works, newspaper articles, Computer programs, databases, films, musical compositions, and choreography, Artistic, etc. They are the owner’s rights except willingly given up through licenses, no one can break them legally. This means that no one can work on a piece written by the owner or make photocopies of it unless the owner agrees.

We at Book My Consultant will make it easy for you to ensure all related compliances concerning Copyright

Our Process

Step 1

Discussion & collecting required documents

Step 2

Verification of documents

Step 3

Application for copyright

Step 4

Submission of documents

Step 5

Your copyright is applied

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Basic
- ₹ 5000
- - Registration of any Literary, academic & any other kind of books
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Premium
- ₹ 10000
- - File Registration of any website, mobile app and software products or any Artistic Work
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Ultimate
- ₹ 15000
- - Registration for any musical or dramatic work, audio recordings, video & cinematography films
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Benefits

Prima Facie Evidence

Copyright protection provides clear evidence just in case if litigation arises. The proof is important to attest to anything within the court of law; hence copyright registration is extremely beneficial for creators.

Protection Extended Even After The Creators Death

Copyright protection isn't restricted up to the first creators’ life span; its validity is longer than the other property. it's secured for the creators’ lifespan and 60 years after his/her death

Public Record

When the registration of copyright is completed, a particular public record is made that helps the first creator to determine his ownership over the said copyright.

For Filing a Case For Infringement

An individual cannot sue for infringement of copyright unless he/she features registered copyright. Registration provides the copyright holder the official claim to file for breach and claim for damages.

Documents Required

Name, Address & Nationality of the Applicant (Certificate of Registration must be provided for a body corporate)

The date when your creative work was first published

Nature of the Applicant’s Interest in the Copyright i.e. if the applicant is the original creator or a representative of the creator

Type & Description of the Work, Title of the Work or URL Language of the Work

Clear All Your Doubts !

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:

Reproduce and distribute the work in copies or phone record to the public by sale or transfer of ownership or license.
Make additions to the original work or modify it, display, present or perform them among the public; and
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.

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Can we search for any identical artistic work registered in the copyright registry?

No, there is no such mechanism to search for already existing works on the copyright registry website

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.

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