Copyright

Copyright Registration:

Providing legal proof of ownership that enables you to act against infringement.

What is Copyright Registration?:

Copyright registration is the process of protecting your creative work legally by registering it with the copyright office. It provides official recognition and strengthens your ownership rights in the digital era.  While copyright is generally automatic upon creating an original work, registration enhances legal protection.

Benefits of copyright registration:

1. Legal Protection for Your Creative Work
2. Public Recognition of Ownership
3. Protection Against Copyright Infringement
4. Financial Benefits and Monetization Opportunities
5. International Protection
6. Simplifies Licensing and Distribution

Documents Required for Copyright Registration:

1. Application Form
2. Identity Proof
3. Copy of the Work
4. Declaration of Ownership
5. Power of Attorney (If Applicable)
6. Payment Proof

What can be registered as a copyright:

1. Literary Works: Books, novels, short stories, Poems, essays, articles, scripts and screenplays, technical writings, manuals, and theses.
2. Artistic Works: Paintings and drawings, sculptures, photographs and graphic designs, architecture, and blueprints.
3. Musical Works: Songs, lyrics, instrumental compositions, sheet music, and recorded performances.
4. Cinematographic and Audiovisual Works: Movies, documentaries, short films, television shows, and web series.
5. Sound Recordings: Audio files, podcasts, recorded music, soundtracks, and voice-over performances.
6. Software and Computer Programs: Source code and object code, software applications, and games.
7. Compilations and Derivative Works: Databases and anthologies (if creatively arranged), adaptations, translations, and remixes.
8. Architectural Works: Building designs and plans, structural blueprints.
9. Online Content: Social media posts, website content.

What Cannot Be Registered as Copyright?

1. Ideas, concepts, and processes
2. Titles, names, slogans (may qualify for trademark instead)
3. Government documents and judicial decisions