What is Copyright Registration

The official fee for filing an application for registration of copyright in a Literary, Dramatic, Musical or Artistic work is INR 500/- per work. The table outlines the fee structure for various copyright registration applications and related services under the Copyright Act.

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S. No.	Type of Application	Fee
1 (a)	For an application for registration or copyright in a Literary, Dramatic, Musical, or Artistic work	Rs. 500/- per work
1 (b)	For an application for registration of a Literary or Artistic work which is used or capable of being used in relation to goods or services (Section 45)	Rs. 2,000/- per work
2 (a)	For an application for change in particulars of copyright entered in the Register of Copyrights in respect of a Literary, Dramatic, Musical, or Artistic work	Rs. 200/- per work
2 (b)	For an application for change in particulars of copyright in a Literary or Artistic work used in relation to goods or services (Section 45)	Rs. 1,000/- per work
3	For an application for registration of Copyright in a Cinematograph Film (Section 45)	Rs. 5,000/- per work
4	For an application for registration of change in particulars of copyright entered in the Register of Copyrights in respect of a Cinematograph Film (Section 45)	Rs. 2,000/- per work
5	For an application for registration of copyright in a Sound Recording (Section 45)	Rs. 2,000/- per work
6	For an application for registration of changes in particulars of copyright entered in the Register of Copyrights in respect of a Sound Recording (Section 45)	Rs. 1,000/- per work
7	For taking extracts from the indexes (Section 47)	Rs. 500/- per work
8	For taking extracts from the Register of Copyrights (Section 47)	Rs. 500/- per work
9	For a certified copy of an extract from the Register of Copyrights or the indexes (Section 47)	Rs. 500/- per copy
10	For a certified copy of any other public document in the custody of the Register of Copyright or Secretary of the Copyright Board	Rs. 500/- per copy
11	For an application for prevention of importation of infringing copies (Section 53) per place of entry	Rs. 1,200/- per work

Note:- Professional fees for the copyright registration is ₹2,000 only with Professional Utilities.

Validity of Copyright Registration

Issued once, copyright registration for 60 years is effective. If it is literary, drama, or music work, the 60-year validity is counted starting from the year of death of the author. Unlike with the films, sound recordings, and photographs, the validity period of 60 years is counted from the time they are published.

Conclusion

Obtaining copyright brings out a legal procedure to ensure that no unlawful utilisation of the original work is being made. As an advantage, it brings rights to the owner, offers legal recognition, and acts as proof of ownership in a case of dispute. Registration entails filling out registration forms, tendering application documents and meeting the registration fee. Through registration, the creators are given the rights of use, reproduction, selling and distribution of the work in return for the benefits to be accorded them in legal matters and possible monetary compensation. It expires after 60 years, providing protection with a long durability and thus being able to guarantee that the creator is under a certain protection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does copyright cost in India?

Fees differ with the type of work that a consultant is handling. For instance, filing a work that is literary, dramatic, musical or artistic costs ₹500 per work.

What is the procedure for registration of copyright?

This process entails filling out a form, obtaining the necessary papers, and making a payment. In approval, the office scrutinizes the registration certificate as appropriate.

How long is a copyright registration valid?

The Indian Copyright Act recognises copyright for the lifetime of the author plus 60 years, but different rules for cinematographic films are applicable where copyright is valid for 60 years from the year of creation.

Is it mandatory to register copyright?

No, it is not necessary to register a copyright, because copyright is vested as soon as the work is created and stored in some medium or other. But the registration gives other legal advantages as well as an official document that supports the ownership.