We provide guidance and support to our client to secure and protect their work through copyrights.
We provide following services for registering the work under copyright:
Copyright is a legal right, given to the creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematograph, films and sound recordings.
Copyright application can be filed by the author, the copyright claimant, and the owner of exclusive right(s) or the duly authorized agent.
Works that can be copyrighted include expression of ideas and concepts such as literary works; musical works; dramatic works; pantomimes and choreographic works; pictorial, graphical and sculptural works; motion pictures and other audiovisual works; sound recordings and compilations, etc.
Ideas and concepts; names, slogans and logos; recipes and lists and misconceptions.
An idea is the formulation of thought on a particular subject whereas an expression constitutes the implementation of the said idea. The expression of ideas and concepts are in the forms of the above mentioned works. See FAQ 3.
The original ownership of the copyright belongs to the author or creator of that work.
The registered copyright is valid for the lifetime of the owner.
Copyright owners can initiate legal action against any person or entity that has infringed on the registered copyright of a work.
Registration of copyright is not mandatory. However, the creator is advised to apply for registration of copyright.
Computer Software or programme can be registered as ‘literary work’. As per Section 2 (o) of the Copyright Act, 1957 “literary work” includes computer programmes, tables and compilations, including computer databases. ‘Source Code’ and “Object Code” have also to be supplied along with the application for registration of copyright for software products.
Yes, both published and unpublished work can be copyrighted.
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