Copyright Lawyers & Attorneys Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata & Chennai, India

What is a copyright?

Copyright can offer you a level of security for tangibly expressed original works, including artistic works (e.g. paintings and sculptures), dramatic works, literary works, musical works (such as sound recordings), cinematography, and computer software per se.
As a copyright owner, you have the exclusive right to:

reproduce the work in any material form;

store the work electronically;

issue unpublished copies of the work to the public;

perform or communicate the work publicly;

translate or adapt the work;

sell or loan a copy of the work.

De Penning & De Penning is ideally placed to ensure your work is fully protected. We have been actively involved in India’s intellectual property system since its inception, providing you with an unmatched level of expertise. For targeted legal copyright solutions, including registering a copyright in India, contact us today.

Why register a copyright?

Copyright protection is automatic. However, if your work is infringed, it can be difficult to prove that it is your intellectual property.
Registration of your copyright makes enforcing your rights much simpler. It serves as proof that you own the work, allowing you to act effectively against infringement.

Can I apply for copyright registration?

Copyright can be registered, jointly or separately, by:
● the creator(s) of the work; ● the person(s) given ownership rights by the creator(s), or ● authorised agent(s).

What cannot be protected by copyright?

Works that copyright cannot protect include those not tangibly expressed, titles, slogans, ingredient or contents lists, and generic facts and figures.

Registering and protecting a copyright

De Penning & De Penning make registering a copyright easy. We can advise on how best to protect your work, guide you through the copyright registration process and help you to exercise your rights as a copyright owner.
We are here to ensure your work is recognised as your own.

Applying to register a copyright

Registering a copyright will not only secure your rights, but:

Evidence ownership of your work

Protect your talent against imitation

Take control of your intellectual property

Requirements for registration

To meet the requirements for copyright registration, the asset:

Must be original

Be published or unpublished

Cannot merely be the product of labour and capital

Assigning and licensing copyright

Enjoy your creative success

Safely share your work

Harness the rewards of your enterprise

Ensure a watertight licensing agreement that meets your needs

Remedying infringement

Preserve your interests

Seek civil and criminal remedies against copyright infringement, including injunctions and damages

Address primary and secondary copyright infringement

Take legal action against derogatory treatment of your work

Need help with a copyright?

Expert Copyright Lawyers and Attorneys serving clients across India and around the World

As the author of an original work, your ownership rights must be respected. De Penning & De Penning can help you to control your intellectual property, protect it against infringement and ensure you benefit from your innovation. We have always operated at the forefront of technology, and strive to help our clients push boundaries and inspire with their creations. For the best techno-legal advice, get in touch with our specialist team today.

01.

Application
You will need to supply:
● the title, language and publication date of the work (if published)● your interest in the work● information about any persons authorised to assign or license the copyright● a signed declaration by the author, if you are not the author
You must also supply three copies of the work as soft copy (3 sets on CD) or as hard copy.

02.

Objections
A minimum period of 30 days is allowed for any objections to your copyright registration application.

Any objections will be made on the grounds that the copyright lacks originality. Third-party objections are not encountered. Further, objections from the Copyright office will have to be responded to within 15 days.

03.

Examination
Once any objections have been settled, your application is examined. If issues are discovered, you will be given the opportunity to address them.

04.

Registration
Your copyright will be registered and you will receive a certificate of registration.

05.

Terms
The usual term of a copyright is for the author’s lifetime, plus 60 years from the start of the calendar year after the death of the author. In situations of joint authorship, the term extends from the death of the last author.