Copyright Registration

• Documents Required for Copyright Registration in India

  Artistic Works:

  • Application Form: Duly filled and signed application form.
  • NOC from Artist: If the work is commissioned, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the artist may be required.
  • Authorship Declaration: A declaration stating the authorship of the artistic work.

  Cinematograph Film:

  • Application Form: Completed and signed application form.
  • NOC from Scriptwriter and Music Composer: If different from the filmmaker, a No Objection Certificate from the scriptwriter and music composer.
  • Details of Film: Synopsis, dialogue, and music details.

  Music:

  • Application Form: Duly filled and signed application form.
  • Sheet Music or Notation: Sheet music or musical notation of the composition.
  • NOC from Lyricist and Composer: If different from the copyright applicant, a No Objection Certificate from the lyricist and composer.

  Literary/Dramatic Works:

  • Application Form: Completed and signed application form.
  • Manuscript or Copy of Work: A copy or manuscript of the literary or dramatic work.
  • NOC from Publisher: If the work is published, a No Objection Certificate from the publisher may be required.

  Sound Recording:

  • Application Form: Duly filled and signed application form.
  • Copy of Sound Recording: A copy of the sound recording for which copyright protection is sought.
  • NOC from Producer: A No Objection Certificate from the producer, if applicable.

Rights of Copyright Owners

Copyright owners have the exclusive right to:

• Reproduce the work: Make copies of the work in any form, including physical copies, digital copies, or audio-visual recordings.
• Distribute the work: Sell, rent, lease, lend, or otherwise distribute copies of the work to the public.
• Create derivative works: Adapt or modify the work to create a new work, such as a translation, adaptation, or abridgement.
• Perform the work publicly: Perform the work in a public setting, such as a concert, play, or film screening.
• Display the work publicly: Exhibit the work in a public place, such as a gallery, museum, or website.
• Communicate the work to the public: Transmit or broadcast the work to the public, such as through radio, television, or the Internet.

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