Copyright Registration
Give a legal backing to your creative work with Copyright Registration
What is Copyright Registration?
Copyright registration in India gives monetary rights and benefits to the original creators of literature, art, music, sound recordings, cinematographed films and broadcasts.
Copyright is automatically created at the moment when creator creates something.
The act of copyright registration in India is important as it gives the creator a legal right in public so that others cannot exploit the creator’s work.
Benefits of copyright registration
Prima Facie Evidence
Copyright protection provides a prima facie evidence in case if the litigation arises. The proof is essential to attest to anything in the court of law; hence copyright registration is very beneficial for creators.
Protection Extended Even After The Creators Death
Copyright’s protection is not restricted up to the original creators’ life span; its validity is longer than any other intellectual property. It is secured for the creators’ lifespan and 60 years after his/her death.
Public Record
When the registration of copyright is done, a definite public record is created that helps the original creator to establish his ownership over the said copyright.
For Filing a Case For Infringement
An individual cannot sue for copyright infringement unless he/she has a registered copyright. Registration gives the copyright holder the official right to file for infringement and claim for damages.
Permanent establishment in India
By registering a subsidiary in India, the foreign nationals or entities establish a permanent place of business and a legal entity in India. A company registered in India has separate legal identity than the promoters and the stockholders.
Strategic control over operations
Although being a foreign person, this structure helps the promoters to control over the operations and activities in a strategic manner. With at least one Indian resident director, the foreign entities benefit from the indirect control and supervision.
Documents required for Copyright registration in India
Details of the applicant
Name, Address & Nationality of the Applicant (Certificate of Registration must be provided for a body corporate)
Nature of interest
Nature of the Applicant’s Interest in the Copyright
Details about the work
i.e. Type & Description of the Work, Title of the Work or URL Language of the Work
The Date of Publication
The date when your creative work was first published
Business Address Proof
Rent Agreement
Copyright registration Process
Step 1
Discussion and collection of basic Information
Step 2
Provide required documents
Step 3
Drafting of Documents by Professionals
Step 4
Verification of documents
Step 5
Preparation of online application
Step 6
Form filing of for Copyright Application online
Step 7
Physical submission of payment acknowledgment receipt,
Step 8
prescribed forms in triplicate copies to the Copyright Registry.
Step 9
Certificate of Incorporation
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