Description

Copyright Registration

A copyright is a right to a business or organization so that no one can use their things or information. No other organization can produce the same thing. If a business is protected, no one can imitate them. This is under the “THE COPYRIGHT ACT, 1957”. Copyright can taken for the following works:

• Music
• Books
• Films
• Fashion Designs
• Software
• Literary Work
• Paintings and many more.

They are divided into six types

•  Literary works other than computer Programs
•  Musical Works
•  Artistic Works
•  Cinematography Films
•  Sound Recording
•  Computer Programs, tables & Compilations

Documents required

•  Id Proof
• Power of attorney
• KYC of author
• Search Certificate from Trademark Office
• NOC from a person whose photograph appears on the work
• NOC from the publisher
• Copies of the work

Rights of the owner

• Right of reproduction
• Right of Adaptation
• Right of Communication To The Public
• Right of Public Performance
• Right of Paternity And Integrity
• Right of Distribution

Benefits

• Provides Legal Protection
• Market Presence
• Rights Of The Owner

What is the procedure to obtain a copyright registration?

To acquire the copyright registration the following procedure has to followed:

An application (including all the details and the statement of the particulars) in the format of FORM IV has to have to sent to the registrar along with the requisite fees. A different application has to made for different works.