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Copyright is a right given by the law to creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings. Copyright essentially prevents the duplication or imitation of an original work. A copyright owner will have exclusive rights over his or her work. Copyright falls under 6 categories mainly:
Both published and unpublished works can be copyrighted. Registration of copyright involves many advantages. First and foremost, it nullifies prospects of discrepancies that might arise on account of the ownership. If there is a copyright infringement, the infringers can be sued and statutory damages can be claimed. Importing of duplicate copies can be prevented via copyrighting. The term of a copyright is 60 years. However, Copyright is transferrable; the owner is always free to sell copyright.
Copyright registration bestows plenty rights on the owner that are exclusive. They are:
The copyright registration application needs to be filed with the Copyright Registrar, in the prescribed format, mentioning the particulars of the work. The application by the applicant must be submitted by the Advocate under whose name Power of Attorney has been executed.
The applicant will be issued a Diary Number by the Registrar, once the application is submitted. There is a waiting period of 30 days within which the Copyright Examiner reviews the application for potential discrepancies and/or objections. If there are any discrepancies, a discrepancy notice will be issued which needs to be replied within 30 days from the date of issuance of the notice.
If there are no objection received in 30 days or the discrepancy has been removed, the copyright shall be registered and the Copyright Office shall issue the Extracts of Register of Copyrights. The copyright will be deemed registered thereafter.
Yes, both published and unpublished works can have the protection of copyright.
Trademark protects a brand name, logo or slogan whereas copyright is a protection sought for a unique content.
A copyright is valid for 60 years from the date of registration. However, for literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, the 60-year period is posthumous.
A copyright can be sold, transferred, gifted or franchised if the original owner consents.
Ideas, methods, business names, product descriptions and taglines cannot be copyrighted.
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