Copyrights

What is Copyright?

Copyright stands as an intellectual property right that provides authors, playwrights, musicians, and artists with the means to assert ownership over their creative works. When you apply for copyright, you are granted a form of expression that confers exclusivity upon your work, endowing you with the sole authority to legally reproduce, perform, and distribute it.

Copyright is an essential mechanism for granting formal authorization to your creative endeavours, ensuring the safeguarding of your original work. In cases where others attempt to replicate your creation, you possess the legal recourse to take action against such infringing parties. Vedic IP adheres to the Copyright Act of 2012, aiding creators and rights holders in obtaining copyrights for their distinctive creations, thereby protecting against unscrupulous individuals or businesses seeking to exploit someone else's creative efforts for financial gain.

Protection of Your Work
Copyright registration serves as a robust shield against unauthorized duplication, ensuring that your work remains inaccessible for replication while preserving your exclusive rights to modify and distribute it entirely within your control.

Authorship Rights
As the originator or author of substantial content, copyright endows you with moral rights. This grants you the authority to object to any distortion or mutilation of your rights and take corrective measures, all while upholding the integrity of your work.

Enhanced Visibility
Copyright registration amplifies your visibility in the marketplace among your intended audience. It not only serves as an official validation of your original work but also establishes a public record of its existence.

Valuable Intangible Asset
By registering your copyright, you transform your work into an intangible asset, which you can leverage to generate revenue and enhance the value of your creative portfolio.

Elevated Prestige
Registration for copyright affords you recognition and special rights as the author, contributing to the cultivation of a positive reputation and goodwill on a global scale.

Stage 1: Applicant's Details
Submission of PAN, Aadhar Card, or Passport as proof of identity and address for the applicant.

Stage 2: Application Form XIV
Completion and submission of Application Form XIV to the copyright registrar, providing comprehensive details about the work. The applicant's signature is required on the form, and Vedic IP can assist in the form's preparation and submission.

Stage 3: Work Copies
Mailing three copies of the work to the registrar, along with an authorization letter. In the case of an unpublished work, two copies of the manuscript must be provided by the author.

Stage 4: No Objection Certificate (NOC)
If the author and applicant are not the same individuals, the author must furnish the necessary No Objection Certificate.

Stage 5: Payment (DD/IPO)
The application fees, which vary based on the work's particulars, must be paid in the form of a Demand Draft (DD) or Indian Postal Order (IPO) to complete the copyright registration process.

Stage 6: Power of Attorney
In cases where an attorney is applying for copyright registration, a specific Power of Attorney, signed by both the attorney and the applicant, is mandatory.

Stage 1: Application Submission
The initial phase of the registration process entails filling out the application and making the requisite payment via Demand Draft (DD) or Indian Postal Order (IPO). Upon submission of the application, you will be issued a diary number as an acknowledgement.

To monitor the status of your application, you will need this diary number. Creators are required to submit their work in the prescribed formats, and the professionals at Vedic IP will be on hand to offer their expertise in ensuring a seamless application process and verifying the completeness of all accompanying documentation.

Stage 2: Application Evaluation
At this juncture, the copyright examiner meticulously reviews the application, diligently identifying any errors or inconsistencies. This scrutiny is divided into 2 distinct categories:

Discrepancy Resolution: In case any disparities come to light, you will be duly informed and granted the opportunity to discuss and rectify them with the registrar. After the disparities are resolved, the necessary extracts will be provided, enabling you to advance in the copyright registration process.

Objection Handling: If an objection is raised concerning the work, the registrar will convene a hearing, necessitating the presence of your attorney. Suppose the objection is dismissed following the hearing, your application will proceed further along the registration pathway.

Stage 3: Copyright Registration
Upon successful resolution of all objections and discrepancies, the copyright registrar proceeds to record the details of the copyright within the copyright register. You will then be issued a registration certificate, endowing you with full authority over your intellectual property rights for your works and services.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to transfer a copyright from one party to another?

Yes, you can transfer this type of intellectual property rights by using a formal agreement that limits the usage of the license and your rights as a creator to sell those same rights to another party.

Can I use Form XIV to register my unpublished book?

Unpublished books can be registered for copyright in Form XIV. The registrar will require two copies of your manuscripts.

What other types of work can be protected by copyright?

You have the right to copyright any original production, including literary works, online writing, musical works, pantomimes and choreography, pictorial works, movies and other audiovisual works, sound recordings, and architectural works.

Do I need to register my work to claim copyright?

No, copyright is automatically established when the work is created by the creator. Registering the work with the copyright registrar acts as initial evidence of ownership, and the copyright registration certificate is considered admissible proof in a court of law.

How long does copyright protection last?

Copyright protection usually extends for 60 years. For original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, this period starts from the year after the author's death. For cinematographic films, sound recordings, photographs, anonymous and pseudonymous publications, works of government, and works of international organizations, the 60-year period begins from the date of publication.