17 Important "Copyright Registration ” Questions and its Answers

Yes. Form INC-2 is no longer be available for filing.For further details please access following link.

An App is a complete, self-contained computer program that is designed to perform specific tasks. Usually called 'Apps' for short, application programs are the most familiar forms of software…

As per the rule 70(12) of the Copyright Rules, 2013, an opportunity of hearing must be given. However, only after hearing, it may be decided to register the work or to reject it. The applicant himself…

After you file your application and receive diary number you have to wait for a mandatory period of 30 days so that no objection is filed in the Copyright office against your claim. In case any objection…

A website may be understood as a webpage or set of interconnected webpages, hosted or stored on a server, and is made available online to members of public. Users can access the information and other…

Computer Software or programme can be registered as a ‘literary work’. As per Section 2 (o) of the Copyright Act, 1957 “literary work” includes computer programmes, tables and…

Yes. Both published and unpublished works can be registered. Copyright in works published before 21st January, 1958, i.e., before the Copyright Act, 1957 came in force, can also be registered, provided…

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…

Yes. Any individual who is an author or rights owner or assignee or legal heir can file application for copyright of a work either at the copyright office or by post or by e-filing facility from the copyright…

You won't get refund in case your copyright request got rejected. Copyright registration fee is provided here. http://copyrig..  

Fee for copyright registration based on the type of work is provided below. S.No. For an application for COMPULSORY LICENSE : Fee 1. For a license to republish a Literary, Dramatic, Musical or Artistic…

The procedure for registration is as follows:  Application for registration is to be made on Form XIV ( Including Statement of Particulars and Statement of Further Particulars) as prescribed in the…

Online Method: You can file it online in the following link. http://copyright.g.. Offline Method: The Copyright Office has been set up to provide registration facilities to all types of works and is headed…

No. Acquisition of copyright is automatic and it does not require any formality. Copyright comes into existence as soon as a work is created and no formality is required to be completed for acquiring…

Copyright does not ordinarily protect titles by themselves or names, short word combinations, slogans, short phrases, methods, plots or factual information. Copyright does not protect ideas or concepts.…

The Copyright Act, 1957 protects original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and cinematograph films and sound recordings from unauthorized uses. Unlike the case with patents, copyright protects…

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. In fact, it is a bundle of rights including,…