Copyright Registration
@ Rs. 22499

Copyright Registration is the process of registering a work with the relevant government agency to establish a legal claim to the work and to provide evidence of ownership.

    Eligibility for

    Copyright Registration

    • Individual
    • Joint Owner
    • Proprietorship Firm
    • Partnership Firm
    • Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
    • Private / Public / Limited
    • Foreign National / NRI
    • Limited liabilities Partnership
    • Trust
    Types of

    Copyright

    Literary Works: This includes written works such as books, poems, songs, and plays.

    Dramatic Works: This includes works intended for performance on a stage, such as plays, musicals, and operas.

    Musical Works: This includes original musical compositions, including any accompanying words.

    Artistic Works: This includes works of visual art, such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs.

    Cinematographic Works: This includes motion pictures and films.

    Sound Recordings: This includes recordings of musical, dramatic, or literary works.

    Software: This includes computer programs and software applications.

    Architectural Works: This includes original designs for buildings, structures, and other architectural works.

    Benefits of

    Copyright Registration

    Legal Evidence: Copyright registration provides legal evidence of ownership and creates a public record of the work, which can be used to enforce rights in the event of infringement.

    Statutory Damages: In the event of infringement, registered copyright owners are entitled to seek statutory damages and injunctive relief, which can be more favorable than actual damages.

    Licensing and Royalties: Copyright registration makes it easier for owners to license their works and receive royalties for their use.

    Estate Planning: Copyright registration is important for estate planning, as it allows creators to pass on their works to their heirs and beneficiaries.

    Commercial Value: Copyright registration can increase the commercial value of a work by establishing a clear chain of title and making it easier to enforce rights and monetize the work.

    Documents Required for

    Copyright Registration

    Application form

    Power of Attorney (if applicable)

    Copy of the Wor

    Proof of Authorship

    Other Supporting Documents:

    Process of

    Copyright Registration

    Prepare the Application

    Submit the Application

    Review by Copyright Office

    Examination of Application

    Issuance of Certificate

    Recordal of Copyright