What are the documents required for copyright registration in India ?

Documents required for copyright registration vary based on the type of the work.

For Artistic Work, documents required are as follows.

• 2 Copies of work
• NOC from author if applicant is different from author.
• NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant.
• Search Certificate from Trade Mark Office (TM -60) if the work is being used on goods or capable of being used on the goods.
• NOC from person whose photograph appears on the work.
• If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney
• DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work

For Cinematograph Film Work, documents required are as follows.

• 2 Copies of work
• NOC from various copyright holders or copy of agreement (deed of assignment).
• NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant.
• If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney
• DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work

For Music Work, documents required are as follows.

• 2 Copies of work (Graphical Notes)
• NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant.
• NOC from author if applicant is other than author.
• If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney
• DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work

For Literary/ Dramatic Work, documents required are as follows.

• 2 Copies of work
• NOC from publisher if applicant is other than publisher and work is published.
• NOC from author if applicant is other than author.
• If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney
• DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work

For Sound Recording Work, documents required are as follows.

• 2 Copies of work
• NOC from various copyright holders or copy of agreement (deed of assignment).
• NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant.
• If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney
• DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work

For Software Work, documents required are as follows.

• 2 Copies of work
• NOC from author if author is different from applicant.
• NOC from publisher if work is published and publisher is different from applicant.
• If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney
• Source code and object code of work for verification.
• DD/IPO of Rs. (as applicable) per work