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Get your Copyright Registration
‘Copyrights’ are basically a right to not copy another person’s work. Copyrights give the subject the exclusive right to his work. Copyright protects a work from being copied, duplicated or reproduced in any other manner. The Indian term for copyright is 60 years. You can take copyright registration for below mentioned works:
- Books
- Manuscripts
- Music
- Software
- Literary Works
- Performance
- Paintings
- Films
- Fashion Designs
- Training manuals
- Any many others
frequently asked questions
Why do i need to register my work as “copyright”
Although it is not required to obtain copyright protection for your work, but it is a good idea. It will give the owner certain rights over his work and ensure that others cannot copy his work for any length of time. The owner will feel satisfied and motivated to create more products.
How can i obtain copyright registration against my work?
- A complete application in the form of FORM IV must be submitted to the registrar together with all required fees (mentioned at Schedule 2 of this act). Separate applications must be submitted for each work.
- Each application must be signed by both the applicant and an advocate or a POA.
- A Dairy Number will be issued by the registrar. The registrar will issue a Dairy No.
- If no objections are received within 30 calendar days, the scrutinizer will review the application for discrepancies. If no discrepancy exists, the registration will proceed. A copy will be sent to registrar for entry in Register of Copyright.
- If there is an objection, the examiner will write to both parties and give them a hearing.
- If there are no objections, the scrutineer will review the application and decide whether to approve or deny it.
NOTE: You may check the Fees for mentioned items mentioned by the government via this Link.
Process to Register for Copyright Registration
- Fill up our online application form
- Mail documents at info@indiataxhub.in
- Choose payment option from list
- Congratulations your registration process is completed, we will send your registration certificates on mail.