Protect Your Original Work You Create

The Vanishing Melody

A young indie musicial uploads her original musical composition on a video platform. The musical composition consisted of original lyrics, tunes and the performance. Within weeks, it was everywhere, wedding videos, ads, even a TV show jingle. 

But her name? Missing
Her royalties? Gone
One Registration could have changed it all.

It's about protecting your creative legacy from the very start.

Why it Matters?

Without a Copyright Registration, this is the creator's dilemma, vulnerability in the digital age.

Creators often underestimate how quickly their work can be copied, altered, or commercially exploited without consent. In India, copyright violations are common, and enforcement can be challenging without timely registration and strategic legal protection.

The digital landscape amplifies these risks, making your valuable creations prone to instant, widespread infringement.

In India's fast moving creative economy, ideas travel quickly. Copyright Registration:

• Establishes legal ownersip/ authorship

• Enable take downs and enforcement

• unlock business opportunities and revenue opportunities
  

What We Do?

Copyright Registration: End to end filings for literary works, music, art, program codes, certain design elements. This creates a strong record for ownership and enforcement.

Enforcement & Litigation: Notices, suits, and strategy for infringement matters. Enforcement and necessary litigation stops misuse and preserves commercial value.

Licensing & Assignment: Clear strategies and commercial agreements for creators and businesses so that you can monetize ethically while keeping control.

Digital Takedowns: Rapid removal requests across platforms and hosts. This is necessary to stop harm and restore rightful use.

International Advisory: Guidance and advisory on global use and parallel protection for cross border business opportunities.

Serving Creativity Across India

No matter your location or creative discipline, You deserve localised expertise with a national footprint, ensuring your intellectual property receives the protection it deserves wherever you create.

Your creative work has value. Protecting it is not about fear, it's about control, recognition and fairness.

Connect with an expert for a personalized discussion about your trademark strategy. We're here to answer all your queries.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Q.1. Is copyright registration mandatory in India?

No, copyright protection is automatic and arises the moment a work is created in a tangible form. However, a copyright registration certificate issued by the Copyright Office, Government of India is considered primary evidence of ownership in a court of law. This legal proof is invaluable for enforcing your rights and is crucial for any potential disputes.

Q.3. Can software be protected under copyright?

Yes, software code is protected as a "software work" under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.  The 'source code' and the 'object code' of the work may also be protected as "literary work" under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. This protection applied to the software program. Additionally, the Source code and Object This protection applies to the source code and object code, giving the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and adapt the software.

Q.4. What types of works can be registered?

A wide variety of creative works can be registered, including:

• Literary Works (example, books, software codes)

• Dramatic Works (example, scripts, plays)

• Musical Works (example, songs, compositions)

• Artistic Works (example, paintings, photographs, logos)

• Cinematographic Films

• Sound Recordings

• Architectural Designs

• Choreographic Works

Q.5. How long does the registration process take?

The registration process typically takes 8 to 12 months. The timeline can vary due to a mandatory 30-day waiting period for objections and the time required for scrutiny by the Copyright Office. However, legal protection is effective from the date you file the application.

Q.6. Can I register my copyright if I live outside India?

Yes. Authors living outside India and businesses can register their work in India because India is a signatory to the Berne Convention. This international treaty ensures that works originating in one member country receive the same copyright protection in other member countries as they would for their own nationals.

Navigating copyright registration can raise many questions. Here are some of the most common observations we receive, designed to provide you with clear, concise answers to help you understand the process better.

Q.2. How long does copyright last in India?

The duration depends on the type of work:

• For literary, dramatic, sound recordings and artistic work, copyright lasts for the author's lifetime plus 60 years after the end of the year in which the author dies.

• For cinematographic films, sound recordings and photographs, it lasts for 60 years from the end of the year in which the work was first published.

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Your work deserves recognition, respect and reward. Don't let it vanish into the noise of misuse.