Copyright Registration

Copyright Registration price starting at INR Rs. 5999/- only.

Rs. 5999/- only
About Copyright Advantages Documents Required Points Eligibility Criteria Process Rights

What is Copyright Registration?

Copyright is a legal right that gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights to determine and decide whether, and under what conditions, the original work may be used by others. This includes the right to copy, distribute and adapt the work.

Advantages

The advantages of copyright registration are: 

It is your legal proof that you created the work. 

You can use it to stop other people from using, distributing, or selling your work without permission. 

You can take legal action, if needed. 

It may be necessary for some uses of your work.

You can register a group of works as a collection.

Registration creates a public record of your claim.  

You can receive statutory damages and attorney fees from infringement cases. 

You can use it to help protect your work from being used outside the U.S.

You can help protect your work from being stolen or misused.

Documents required

For copyright registration in India, you will need the following documents: 

  • A completed application form, which includes the title of the work, author name and address, and a detailed description of the work.
  • Evidence of the author's identity and nationality, such as a passport or other government-issued identity document.
  • A declaration of authorship, which must be signed by the author.
  • A copy of the author's contract, if applicable.
  • A fee for the registration, as set by the Copyright Office.
  • A copy of the work in printed, audio or video format.
Important Points

What are the important points of Copyright Registration?

What is Copyright under IPR?

Copyright is a type of intellectual property (IP) that provides exclusive rights to the creator or author of an original work. This includes literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works, as well as computer software. Under copyright law, owners have the exclusive right to reproduce, publish, and sell their works, as well as create derivative works.

Copyright Registration in India

Copyright registration in India is the registration of a copyrightable work with the Indian Copyright Office. It provides legal protection to the copyright owner in case of infringement. It helps to deter potential infringers and it also enables the copyright holder to bring infringement action to the court. The registration of copyright is voluntary but is recommended to protect the work from unlawful exploitation.

Why is Copyright Reg necessary?

Copyright registration is necessary to help protect your work from being used or replicated without your permission. When you register your work, you are given the legal right to bring a claim against someone who does use or copy your work without your permission. Additionally, registering your work gives you the potential to earn money from licensing fees or other forms of compensation. 

Eligibility Criteria

The legal copyright registration process in India is governed by the Copyright Act 1957. To be eligible for copyright registration in India, the work must: 

  • Be an original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work.
  • Be unpublished.
  • Be created by an Indian citizen.
  • Be tangible, in the form of a physical object.
  • Be distinctive and original in nature.
  • Fall within the categories of literary works, musical works, dramatic works, artistic works, cinematograph films, sound recordings, and program-carrying signals.
Process

Protect your original work with copyright registration in 3 easy steps with Taxxa.in. Our experts are here to help you at every step.  

  • Follow our quick process. Pick the best suitable package, fill out our online questionnaire, and upload required documents for registration. Make payment through a secure payment gateway. 
  • Receive help from our assigned Relationship Manager. They will provide consultation regarding the copyright registration process and guide you on providing details about your original work. 
  • Your application will be filed in 10-12 working days*. Protect your original work with copyright registration from TAXXA.in – it only takes 3 easy steps.  
Important Points

Important Points of Copyright Registration

What can be Copyrighted?

Copyrightable works include literary works, musical works, dramatic works, choreographic works, pictorial and graphic works, sculptures, sound recordings, architectural works, and film and other audiovisual works.

Diff. b/w copyright & trademark registration?

Copyright registration is a process of registering works of authorship such as books, music, videos, photographs, and other creative works with the US Copyright Office. Trademark registration is a process of registering a brand or symbol with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Copyright registration grants exclusive rights to an author for a limited period of time. Trademark registration grants exclusive rights to a business to use a certain mark or symbol in commerce.

Validity of Copyright Registration

The copyright registration duration in India is generally valid for a period of 60 years. The copyright registration is valid from the date of the start of the artist's life plus 60 years.

Rights of a Copyright Owner

A copyright owner has the following rights: 

  • The right to reproduce the work 
  • The right to prepare derivative works 
  • The right to distribute copies of the work 
  • The right to perform the work publicly 
  • The right to display the work publicly  
  • The right to perform sound recordings publicly by means of digital audio transmission.
  • The right to license others to exercise any of the exclusive rights.

What cannot be protected through Copyright Registration in India? 

Copyright registration in India does not protect titles, slogans, ideas, procedures, methods or discoveries. Copyright ownership is limited to tangible expressions of a work, such as a book, a painting, a song or a software program.

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