Copyright Registration
Get Started – From Rs. 5,000/-
A copyright is a legal right given by the law to creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematography films and sound recordings. Business entities often copyright instruction manuals, product literature and user guides. Copyright is usually owned by the maker of the work, but may also be owned by the employer of its creator or the person who has authorized the work (unless there is an agreement to the contrary in either case).
In India, Copyrights are enrolled under The Copyright Act, 1957. The Copyright Act, 1957 protects original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and cinematograph films and sound recordings from unauthorized uses. However, ideas, procedures, methods of operation or mathematical concepts cannot be copyrighted. Copyright give the owner of the work certain safeguard to ensure the intellectual work which is protected and creativity is rewarded. Copyright includes a bundle of right like communication to the public, the rights of reproduction, adaptation and translation of the work.
Process Time:
AuditNeeds can complete the Copyright Registration in 5 to 10 working days, subject to Government processing time.
Know the Intellectual Property
Copyright | Trademark | Patent | |
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Governed By |
Copyright Act, 1957 | Trademark Act, 1999 | Patent Act, 1970 |
Applicable To |
Photograph, movies, software code, music, etc | Words, Logos, Slogans | Inventions and Ideas |
Applicant |
Artists and Creative Professional | Business Owners | Inventors and Designers |
Ownership without Registration |
Yes, but rights are limited | Yes, but rights are limited | No |
Validity |
Lifetime of the Author, plus 60 years | Indefinite, but to be renewed every 10 years | 20 years |
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