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Types of Creative Work

Literary work

Books, Fiction, Non fiction catalogs, Ad copy, Directories & Poetry

Software/Website/Apps

Website, Mobile apps, Computer programs & Database

Sound Record

Music, Soundtracks & Sound Recording with underlying text

Visual & Performing Art

2D or 3D artworks, Paintings, Photographs, Drama, Screenplays, Choreography, Scripts & Pantomime.

Motion Picture

Documentaries, Video, TV shows, Animations, Feature films & Audio Visuals.

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5 - 7 Days Process

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Overview
What is Copyright?
Define Original Work
Eligibility
Benefits
Categories
Rights of Copyright Owners
Documents Required
Registration Process
Check Copyright Status
Different Statuses
Protection and Validity
Copyright Objection
Remedies for Infringement
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FAQs on Copyright Registration

What is copyright free?

This includes works that have fallen into the public domain (e.g., due to expiration of copyright term), works deliberately released under public domain licenses (e.g., Creative Commons Zero), and works that are not eligible for copyright protection (e.g., ideas, facts, government works).

Is it a copyright symbol?

The copyright symbol © is not required for copyright protection, but it serves as a notice to the public that the work is copyrighted.

It can be used alongside the name of the copyright owner and the year of first publication.

How do you verify copyright?

To verify copyright ownership, you can:

Check the copyright notice on the work itself.

Search the Copyright Office's online register for registered works.

Contact the author or publisher directly for information.

What is the nature of copyright?

Copyright is a form of intellectual property that gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights to control its use and distribution.

These rights include the right to reproduce, distribute, create derivative works, perform publicly, and display publicly.

What is Section 63 of the Copyright Act?

Section 63 of the Indian Copyright Act deals with the offense of infringement of copyright.

It states that anyone who knowingly infringes or abets the infringement of copyright shall be punishable with imprisonment and/or a fine.

The exact penalties vary depending on the nature of the infringement and whether it is a first or subsequent offense.

What our customers are saying

“On-time delivery and excellent service offered by Vakilsearch. The relationship manager assigned to me was very prompt in updating and responding. I got my music video registered for copyrights within a span of 4 days which is an excellent track record. Throughout the waiting period as well, I was continuously informed and given updates on the status of my application. I am extremely happy being Vakilsearch’s valued customer.”

Sunita Ashok

“I called Vakilsearch for just an enquiry and was surprised by the depth of knowledge the executive had about Intellectual property. I was patiently taken through the process of copyrights. Thanks to Vakilsearch I got my creative work legally protected by registering for a Copyright. Definitely, recommend Vakilsearch any day.”

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“I wanted to get my copyrights transferred to my brother. Vakilsearch made the transferring process very simple and easy. I was continuously informed of its progress by my assigned staff on a regular basis. On the whole, my experience was very good, and the service offered by Vakilsearch is much appreciated.”

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“Value for money and on-time delivery by Vakilsearch. Was offered one-of-a-kind service and I was given absolute clarity on the many stages of the Copyright Registration. Absolutely recommend Vakilsearch. ”

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“Effective services delivered by Vakilsearch and nothing short of my expectation for Copyright registrations as well. Very well done team. Well organised and well-streamlined processes made it extremely easy and simple for my production house to apply for copyrights and protect my work legally.”

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Types of Government Registrations

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Validity

Photographs, movies, music, software code

Artists & creative professionals

Yes, but rights are limited

Lifetime of the author, plus 60 years

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Words, logos, slogans

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Yes, but rights are limited

Indefinite, but to be renewed every 10 years

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Written by Nithya, Reviewed by Sujith. Last updated on May 29 2024, 10:21 AM

Sujith AS B.A. LLB (Hons) graduate, is an expert in IP Infringement, copyright registration, Trademark, music protection & provisional patents.

Nithya Ramani Iyer, a criminologist and writer, serves as the SME and manages communications at Vakilsearch. Drawing from her experience at Seasearch Intelligence and Legal domains, she enriches our content with insightful perspectives.