Copyright Registration confers upon its owner sole rights to copy or reproduce the work or grant permission to another to do so. The applies to literary (books, scripts, even software) and audio-visual (music, photographs, movies) works. Copyrights are also transferrable. Copyright is usually owned by the creator of the work, but may also be owned by the employer of its creator or the person who has commissioned the work (unless there is an agreement to the contrary in either case). Business entities often copyright instruction manuals, product literature and user guides.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
List of Documents required that one has to be submitted either by Hand or By Post along with application form. According to the work every one has to submit the different documents which are
Artistic:- Documents he need to submit are as follow
- 2 Copies of work (whatever he done the creativity)
- DD /IPO of the amount according to the work and quantity per work
- NOC is required from the artistic if applicant is different from Artistic.
- NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different person.
- NOC from person whose photograph appears on the work.
- If the application for the copyright is being filed by any ways from the attorney, a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and that must be accepted by the attorney.
Cinematograph Film:- Documents required are as follow
- 2 Copies of work
- DD/IPO of Rupees as per work
- NOC from various copyright holders or copy of agreement.
- NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different person.
- 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.
Music: – Documents required for this are as follow
- 2 Copies of work (Graphical Notes)
- DD/IPO of Rupees as per work
- NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is a different person.
- 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.
Software: – Documents required for software copyright are as follow
- 2 Copies of work
- DD/IPO of Rupees as per work
- NOC from author if author is different from applicant.
- NOC from publisher if work is published and publisher is a different person.
- 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.
Sound Recording: -Document required for copyright registration are as follow
- 2 Copies of work
- DD/IPO of Rupees as per work
- NOC from various copyright holders or copy of agreement.
- 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.
Copyright Registration Process and Procedure
Copyright is a right given by the law to creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings.
The protection provided by copyright to the efforts of writers, artists, designers, dramatists, musicians, architects and producers of sound recordings, cinematograph films and computer software, creates an atmosphere conducive to creativity, which induces them to create more and motivates others to create. Copyright Registration Procedure
FAQs
Q. Is copyright registration mandatory in India?
Registration of copyright is not mandatory. However, it is advisable to apply for Registration of Copyright as the certificate of registration of copyright and the entries made therein serve as prima facie evidence in a court of law with reference to dispute relating to ownership of copyright.
Q. What is eligible for copyright?
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.