Yes. You can send a legal notice to anyone who plagiarises your original work, and if they fail to respond, you can even bring legal action against them.
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Copyright Registration
Copyright registration provides protection to the intellectual work of owner & ensures that originality is honored. Now, become a legal owner of your creative work.
Copyright registration is done in accordance with the Copyright Act, 1957. With copyright registration, you may become a legal owner of your creative work in respect of books, paintings, music, video, paintings, website, mobile application etc. Copyright registration with the authority ensures that creative work of the author cannot be imitated. No person is authorized to use the same without the permission of the author or creator. The author is allowed to charge others for using his work or modifying it. Copyrights registration safeguards the rights of the creator from infringement. It gives legal protection by which no other person can misuse the copyright in any manner without obtaining the permission of the owner.
Package Inclusions –
- Consultation from Copyright Experts
- Preparation of Copyright Application
- Documentation
- Filing of Copyright Registration Application
- Follow-up with the Department
Benefits
Benefits of Copyright Registration In India
Process
Copyright Registration In Easy Steps
Document Checklist
Documents Required for Copyright Registration in India
Personal details
PAN Card and Address Proof of Applicant.
Certificate of registration (other than an Individual applicant)
Nature of the applicant’s interest in the copyright - whether the applicant is the author of the work or the representative of the author
Copies of the original work
Nature of the work
Class & description of the work
Title of the work
Language of the work
Date of publication - publication in internal magazines, like a company magazine or a research paper submitted to a professor does not count as publication.
Documents
Three copies of your work
Authorisation letter (we will send you)
Faq
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When a work is in the public domain, it means that the work is no longer protected by copyright and can be freely used by anyone without the need for permission or payment. This typically occurs when the copyright has expired or the work was never eligible for copyright protection.
Jewelry designs can be protected through various means, such as: Copyright: For original artistic designs Trademark: For unique logos, brand names, or distinctive features. Design Patents: For ornamental and non-functional aspects of the design. Consult with legal experts to determine the best protection strategy.
Yes, in many cases, when an employee creates a work within the scope of their employment, the employer usually holds the copyright ownership. However, specific agreements or contracts may impact this, so it's important to clarify copyright ownership in employment contracts.
A copyright registration may be offered for sale, given as a gift, given away, transferred, or franchised with the author's consent.
Copyright includes more than only the right to reproduce works; it also includes the right to works derived from original works, such as those used in broadcasting, recording, and public performances. The right to prevent the reproduction of recordings provided to sound recording companies and the right for a musical or dramatic work to be performed in public are neighbouring rights.
Privacy is the state of being private; the state of not being seen by others, whereas copyright is (uncountable) the legal right to be the entity that determines who may publish, copy, and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture, or other work of authorship. The right to have some control over how your personal information is gathered and utilised is known as information privacy.
Copyright does not ordinarily protect titles by themselves or names, short word combinations, slogans, short phrases, methods, plots, or factual information nor protect ideas or concepts. Copyright is provided only to original creative work.
A trademark is a mark given to protect a brand name, logo or slogan. On the other hand, copyright is a protection given to unique content like a book, music, videos, songs, and artistic content.
In such a case, you will receive a legal notice from the third party, claiming that you have copied or reproduced their registered work. Cognizant can help you reply to the legal notice and in the further litigation process.
India is a signatory of the Berne Convention, so copyright registered in India will get the status of foreign work and protection will be extended to countries that are also signatories to the Berne Convention.
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