COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION IN MUMBAI

Copyright Registration - A Brief

Copyright as the name suggests arose as an exclusive right of the author to copy the literature produced by him and stop others from doing so. Copyright deals with the intellectual creators' right in their creation.

Copyright law protects literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works. It also supports infringement of sound recordings, films, broadcasts, cable programs and typographical arrangements of publications. Computer programs have been included within the purview of copyright law.

Copyright registration in Mumbai is done as per the provisions of Copyright Act, 1957. It provides protection to the work of creator so that it cannot be copied by anyone and to restore the uniqueness of the product.

In recent times creativity is the important factor of progress, no civilized society can afford to ignore the basic requirement of encouraging the same. Copyright shield that, author's right is safeguarded over their creations, thereby protecting and rewarding creativity.

Mumbai is the land of art and culture. It is evident from the artistic work one witnesses in Mumbai. From Famous Monuments to Bollywood, art is nurtured to the fullest. The local master chefs on the streets of Bombay, is the best place to cherish the art of their cuisines. To satisfy the taste of historic art critics, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (with Mughal-Gothic pinch), the Gateway (Indo-Saracenic pinch), the Elephanta caves, etc, do the best job. The registration of a copyright in Mumbai can be done via Company Vakil.

Registration of Copyright protects the right of a person in a work produced by his intellectual labor irrespective of his status. However, as per the Copyright laws, there are certain categories of works which cannot be copyrighted.For example: Original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works; Cinematography films and Sound recordings.

What is Copyright Registration?

The Registrar of Copyrights registers copyrights all across the country . An application for registration is to be made to the Registrar of Copyrights as per the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957. Copyright ensures the rights of authors over their creations, thereby protecting and rewarding creativity.

The author, publisher, owner of the work can apply for the registration of the copyright.

However, the registration of a copyright is not compulsory but it certainly confers a list of benefits upon the owner who registers it.

Copyright registration provides protection to the work of the creator so that it cannot be imitated by anyone and to restore the uniqueness of the product. Copyright rights vary from work to work. It is always suggested to register for copyright. The registration establishes that the person registering it is the actual author of the creative work. This upholds the objective of originality and creativity.

The process of registering a copyright involves a systematic procedure to be followed. The facility of E-filing of application is provided to the applicants where they can do online registration of Copyright in Mumbai through the site of copyright.gov.in.

Reasons to register a Copyright Application in Mumbai

• Legal Protection-The significant reason behind the registration of a copyright on the work by the artists, publishers, and corporates is that it is the only way to approach the courts in case of a dispute. This provides a legal protection to the owners of the registered copyright.
• Originality of Work-Copyright Registration provides security to the work of creator so that his/her work cannot be imitated by anyone and to restore the uniqueness of the product.
• Legal Rights-Copyright Registration provides various legal rights and remedies to the owner of the copyright. However, an owner of the unregistered copyright cannot claim such legal rights and remedies. For instance, only the owner of registered work can use the product or can grant permission to use.
• Asset-Copyright registration makes it an intangible asset for the proprietor of the business which can aid in generating revenues.

Procedure for Copyright Registration in Mumbai application:

An author or his authorized legal representative can file the application for registration of copyright. The application can be made through offline or online mode. In the offline mode, a physical form can be submitted at the copyright office or through speed/registered post, or in case of online registration of copyright in Mumbai, e-filing facility is available on the official website of Copyrights Office.

1. Examination: On the filing of the application, a diary number is received. There is a provision of an obligatory waiting period of 30 days, so that “No Objection” can be filed against the claim made by the author. If any objection is filed against the copyright claim, then it may take one more month.
2. Registration : If the Copyright Registrar has contended with the accuracy and correctness of the claim made in the application, he shall enter the particulars of the copyright in the register of copyrights and further issue a Certificate of Registration.
3.  Copyright registration fee / cost : The fee for registration of copyright in Mumbai depends upon the work which is to be copyrighted.
4. For Literary, Dramatic,Musical or Artistic Work : Copyright for Dramatic, Literary, Musical or Artistic Work can be registered through Company Vakil at a reasonable cost of Rs 2,345.
5.  For copyright of a Cinematography film : Copyright for Cinematography film can be registered through Company Vakil at a reasonable cost of Rs 11,234.
6. For copyright of the Sound recording :Copyright for Sound Recording can be registered through Company Vakil at a reasonable cost of Rs 3,456.