Online Copyright Registration in India
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Copyright is the process of safeguarding any form of intellectual or artistic creations from illegal imitation or usage. Grounded on the Copyright Act, 1957, the creators/producers of any original works like literature, music, cinematography, sound records, can look after their intellectual properties. Following the latest amendment, computer-related programming, content, a database can also be protected by obtaining a copyright license.
Select Copyright Category
Protect your original creative work through copyright registration. Choose the category that best matches your intellectual property.
Cinematography Film
Movies, Short Films & Videos
Sound Recording
Audio Recordings & Podcasts
Musical Work
Music Composition & Sound
Artistic Work
Paintings, Designs & Photos
Literary Work
Articles, Scripts & Content
Books
Published & Unpublished Books
Computer Programs
Software & Source Code
Website
Website Content & Design
Television Broadcast
TV & Radio Broadcasts
Published Editions
Published Works & Journals
Databases
Structured Information Sets
Advertisements
Marketing & Promotional Content
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Fees
₹ 2,999
*Exclude Govt. Fees
Copyright Registration logos, software, art work, books, periodicals, magazines, videos, music, databases, advertisements, cinematography films & video games.
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Basic Requirements
Registration under Copyright Act will protect any form of artistic creations or Intellectual property. It gives both the Economic & Ethical Rights to the original creator.
1. Basic Details
Name, Address & Nationality of creator are mandatory.
2. Power of Attorney
Must sign if registering through an advocate or legal firm.
3. Work Sample
Soft copy in JPEG/JPG/GIF. Software requires 4 CDs/DVDs.
4. Trademark Certificate
For artistic work, need TM search certificate (TM-60) prior.
Documents Required
- Name, Address & Nationality of Candidate – ID proof
- NOC from publisher if work published & publisher is different.
- Search Certificate from Trade Mark Office (TM -60) if any
- NOC from person whose photograph appears on work.
- Power of Attorney
- 2 Copies of work
- KYC of author
- DD/IPO of Rs. per work (as applicable)
- NOC from author if candidate is different.
Copyright vs Trademark vs Patent
| Basis | Copyright | Trademark | Patent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Legal security for original artwork (literature, music, computer programs). Ensures Economic & Ethical authority. | Legally preserves words, symbols, or designs that make a business distinct. | Guards invention for a limited time. Excludes others from reproducing/selling. |
| Protection Given For | Text, music, sound, paintings, motion pictures, software. | Word, logo, color, font differentiating products/identity. | Shape, configuration, pattern applied to an article by industrial process. |
| Significance | Expression of Ideas | Identification of brand | Invention |
| Govern By | Indian Copyright Act, 1957 | Trade Marks Act, 1999 | Indian Patent Act, 1970 |
| Validity Term | 60 years | 10 years (Renewable) | 20 years |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Copyright registration is an intellectual property right just like a trademark and patent. It is basically a legal right which is provided to the creators for their unique work.
Copyright falls under the auspices of intellectual property law and protects the rights of creators of original works of authorship whether the work in question is published or not.
Original works of authorship include literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and photography.