Question

what is the process of registration of copyright
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Answer 1

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Introduction

What if you write a new book. It is a literary masterpiece that can fetch you a lot of money, but you are scared and wonder what would happen if on releasing it, people copy it and sell it under their name? What do you need to do to prevent this and protect your rights?

The answer is easy. You need to get your work registered with the Registrar of Copyrights. Copyright is a right given by the law to the creators of original work in the areas of literature, drama, music, art etc. A registered copyright legally protects your work and prevents its unauthorised usage. 

What kind of work can be registered using a copyright?

In India, copyright can be taken for original works that fall in the area of:

Musical works,Literary works like books and manuscripts,Cinematography films,Fashion designs,Artistic works like paintings,Performances,Software and other computer programs and compilations, etc.

However, it must be remembered that copyright does not protect titles, names, ideas, concepts, slogans, methods, and short phrases.

Why do you need a Why do you need a copyright?

When you create original work then copyright is acquired automatically. The question which then arises is why do you need to get it registered. To answer this, let’s look at an illustration.

Suppose A made a painting after working day and night and putting in a lot of sweat and effort into it. He then put it up on his website for others to see. After a few months, A noticed that someone else had copied it and was making money off it. What did he do? Of course, he sued the person in the court of law. Now, because he had copyright, he could use it as evidence in the court and prove that it is his painting and the infringer must be punished.