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Copyright is a kind of intellectual property right that gives its owner the exclusive right to make copies of creative work, generally for a limited time. The form of creative work may be in a literary, artistic, educational, or musical. Copyright is intended to protect the original expression of an idea in the form of creative work, but not the idea itself can be protected under copyright.

Copyright is a kind of protection available for intellectual property like trademark and patents. Copyright registration is done in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957. A creator of artistic work becomes a legal owner of books, paintings, music, website, etc. with copyright registration. Copyright registration with the authority protects the creative work of the author cannot be copied. Nobody is allowed to use the same without the consent of the creator. The author is entitled to ask for payment to others for using his work or modifying it. 

The registration gives its owner exclusive rights to replicate, reproduce, distribute the work, or give authorization to another for the same. It offers a number of rights – communication to the public, rights of reproduction, adaptation, and translation of the work, etc. However, ideas, procedures, mathematical concepts, or methods of operation cannot be copyrighted.

Process of Copyright Registration:

Application:

A duly filled application along with necessary documents in the format of FORM IV has to be given to the registrar along with the requisite fees. A separate application must be made for separate works.

Signing:

Such application must be signed by applicant himself and any professional hired by them in this regard.

Dairy Number:

On submission of application a Dairy Number is issued to an applicant by the registrar.

Waiting Period:

Waiting period of 30 days is given by the registrar to the applicant during which he /she examines the application to find any discrepancies.

Notice:

If any discrepancy is found during examination, registrar gives an applicant a period of 30 days to rectify such shortcomings.

Registration Certificate:

After removal any discrepancy or if there are no discrepancies or objections with the application, the copyright shall be registered and the Registration Certificate will be issued.
Benefits of Copyright Registration:

Legal Protection:

It offers Protection against Infringement. It gives the creator the right to take legal action against any person who is using the work of the creator for his benefit.

Branding or Goodwill:

Registered copyright can be used for marketing and building a good name. Registered copyright tells others that you are concerned about what you created.

After The Creators Death:

Even after the death of the creator, protection can be given. The validity of Copyright is longer than any other type of copyright. It is for 60 years after the death of the creator.

Prima Facie Evidence:

Registered Copyright is prima facie evidence in case if the litigation proceedings for infringement.

Owner publicity:

Work is recognized across the world, and it becomes searchable in the copyright registry database on registration of copyright. On registration of the copyright, the use of work without the authorization of the creator is not allowed.

Restricts Unauthorized Reproduction:

Registration of copyright will help to prevent illegal reproduction of the work as it gives the owner legal support.

Creation of Asset:

Registered copyrights are intellectual property, and such rights can be commercially engaged, traded, or franchised. It can be seen as intellectual property on the asset side of the balance sheet having a realizable value.
Documents required for Copyright Registration:
Name, Address & Nationality of the Applicant
Name, address and nationality of the author
ID proof of the owner and Registration Certificate or Incorporation certificate as the case may be if it is for business
Copies of the original work
Class & Description of the Work
Title of the Work
Date of Publication
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