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Copyright Registration
We realize the importance of protecting your creative endeavors through copyright registration at setupfiling.in. Welcome to India’s best source for complete copyright registration services.
What is Copyright Registration?
Copyright registration in India is the process of officially recording your creative work with the government. It provides legal evidence of ownership and exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display the work.
Types of Works Eligible for Copyright Registration
1)Literary Works: Books, novels, and other written content.
2)Artistic Works: Paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures.
3)Musical Works: Compositions and arrangements of music.
4)Dramatic Works: Scripts, screenplays, and choreography.
5)Cinematograph Films: Audio-visual recordings.
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Duration of Copyright Protection
1)Literary, Musical, or Artistic Work: The lifetime of the author plus 60 years.
2)Cinematograph Films: The lifetime of the last surviving author plus 60 years.
3)Photographs: 60 years from the date of publication.
Documents Required for Copyright Registration
Common Documents for All Copyright work
Additional Documents for specific Copyright
Additional Documents for specific Copyright
Completed Form XIV: This form contains information about the applicant, the work, and the nature of the applicant’s interest in the work.
Two copies of the work: For unpublished works, two copies of the entire work must be submitted. For published works, two copies of the best edition of the work must be submitted.
No objection certificate (NOC): If the author is not the applicant, an NOC from the author is required. If the work is published, an NOC from the publisher is also required.
Additional Documents for specific Copyright
Additional Documents for specific Copyright
Additional Documents for specific Copyright
Artistic works: A soft copy of the work in PDF/JPG format is required.
Sound recording works: A soft copy of the work in MP3 format is required.
Literary/dramatic, music, and software works: A soft copy of the work in PDF format is required. For software, a PDF containing at least the first ten and last ten pages of the source code, or the entire source code if under 20 pages, with no redacted or blocked-out sections is required.
Types of Copyright Registration in India
Literary Works
Literary Works
Literary Works
Definition: Includes novels, poems, articles, and other written content.
Examples: Books, essays, blog posts, and software programs.
Artistic Works
Literary Works
Literary Works
Definition: Covers visual creations and expressions of ideas.
Examples: Paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and graphic designs.
Musical Works
Literary Works
Dramatic Works
Definition: Encompasses original compositions and musical arrangements.
Examples: Songs, musical scores, and jingles.
Dramatic Works
Literary Works
Dramatic Works
Definition: Protects scripts, plays, and choreography.
Examples: Theatrical plays, dance routines, and screenplays.
Cinematograph Films
Cinematograph Films
Cinematograph Films
Definition: Includes audio-visual works, combining moving images and sound.
Examples: Movies, documentaries, and video content.
Sound Recordings
Cinematograph Films
Cinematograph Films
Definition: Protects the recording of sounds.
Examples: Recorded music, spoken word recordings.
Broadcasting
Cinematograph Films
Computer Software
Definition: Pertains to the transmission of content through radio or television.
Examples: Radio and television broadcasts.
Computer Software
Cinematograph Films
Computer Software
Definition: Protects original software code and programs.
Examples: Applications, operating systems, and databases.
How to Renew Copyright ?
Copyright in India does not require renewal. However, it is advisable to keep records and the registration certificate for the entire copyright duration.
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