{"id":2816,"date":"2021-02-27T07:25:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-27T07:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=2816"},"modified":"2021-02-27T07:25:59","modified_gmt":"2021-02-27T07:25:59","slug":"documents-required-for-copyright-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Vital Documents Required for Copyright Registration?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">If\nanyone wants to protect their original work from being copied, misused, or\nunauthorized takeover, it is mandatory to obtain <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/copyright-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">copyright\nregistration<\/a><\/strong>, and it\u2019s a one-time process. That means once your\ncopyrighted your original work, then you don\u2019t have to roam around the\nauthorities to renew it every year. It has lifetime validity and provides\ncomprehensive protection to your work against any illegal practices. But to\ncomplete the copyright registration you need to arrange all the vital documents\nrequired for Copyright Registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those\nwho obtain the copyright registration are legally certificated or allowed to\ndistribute, reproduce or display their copyrighted work. But you have to remember\nthat copyright law has limited applicability and only protects the original\nwork of the owner. Scroll down to check the list of vital documents required\nfor Copyright Registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3aa3c26f783\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3aa3c26f783\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#What_is_IPO\" title=\"What is IPO?\">What is IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#What_are_the_Vital_Documents_Required_for_Copyright_Registration\" title=\"What are the Vital Documents Required for Copyright\nRegistration?\">What are the Vital Documents Required for Copyright\nRegistration?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#Personal_Details\" title=\"Personal Details\">Personal Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#Artistic_Work\" title=\"Artistic Work\">Artistic Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#Cinematograph_Film_Details\" title=\"Cinematograph Film Details\">Cinematograph Film Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#Literary_Dramatic_Details\" title=\"Literary \/ Dramatic Details\">Literary \/ Dramatic Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#Artistic_Details\" title=\"Artistic Details\">Artistic Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#Music_Details\" title=\"Music Details\">Music Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#Details_of_Sound_Recording\" title=\"Details of Sound Recording\">Details of Sound Recording<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#Details_of_Software\" title=\"Details of Software\">Details of Software<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/documents-required-for-copyright-registration\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_IPO\"><\/span>What is IPO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The full form of IPO is Indian Postal Order which is regarded as one of the popular means to submit fees related to filing various governmental applications. Earlier, IPO was not available at most of the post offices in India. Many citizens consider the inequality a serious issue and wish that it could be resolved as soon as possible. Luckily, the government authorities looked into the matter and developed an online website to settle these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/global-copyright-protection\/\">A Complete Information on Global Copyright Protection<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Vital_Documents_Required_for_Copyright_Registration\"><\/span>What are the Vital Documents Required for Copyright\nRegistration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are different types of documents required for Copyright Registration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Details\"><\/span>Personal Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Name and address of the\napplicant.<\/li><li>Address of the applicant.<\/li><li>Name and detailed address of\nthe owner of the work.<\/li><li>Submit the copies of the\noriginal work.<\/li><li>Identity proof of the owner and\nincorporation certificate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artistic_Work\"><\/span>Artistic Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Submit two copies of the work looking for copyright registration.<\/li><li><strong>IPO or Demand Draft (DD)<\/strong> for paying specified fees as per the nature of work.<\/li><li>NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the author, if the author and the applicant are not the same people.<\/li><li>If the applicant doesn&#8217;t tolerate any bonding with the publisher and his work, submit a No Objection Certificate of Publisher.<\/li><li>Search Certificate issued by the Trademark office if the work can be used on the goods.<\/li><li>No Objection Certificate of the person who wants to publish the person\u2019s photos on the work.<\/li><li>In case the attorney is filing the registration application, then the attorney must accept the applicant&#8217;s power of attorney. A power of attorney must enclose the applicant&#8217;s signature.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cinematograph_Film_Details\"><\/span>Cinematograph Film Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>DD\/IPO of Rs. Per work (as\napplicable).<\/li><li>Submit two copies of the work.<\/li><li>NOC from the publisher (if the\npublished work and publisher is different from the applicant).<\/li><li>NOC from the various copyright\nholder or submit a copy of the agreement (deed of assignment).<\/li><li>Submit a Power of Attorney in\noriginal duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Literary_Dramatic_Details\"><\/span>Literary \/ Dramatic Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Submit two copies of the work.<\/li><li>DD \/ IPO of Rs. (as applicable)\nper work.<\/li><li>NOC from the publisher (if the\npublished work and owner are different from the applicant).<\/li><li>Submit a Power of Attorney in\noriginal duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artistic_Details\"><\/span>Artistic Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Submit two copies of the work.<\/li><li>DD \/ IPO of Rs. (as applicable)\nper work.<\/li><li>NOC from the various copyright\nholder or submit a copy of the agreement (deed of assignment).<\/li><li>Search Certificate from (TM-60)\nTrade Mark Office if the work is being used on goods or capable of use on the\ngoods.<\/li><li>Submit a NOC from a person\nwhose photograph appears on the work.<\/li><li>Submit a Power of Attorney in\noriginal duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Music_Details\"><\/span>Music Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Submit two copies of the work.<\/li><li>DD \/ IPO of Rs. (as applicable)\nper work.<\/li><li>No Objection Certificate (NOC)\nfrom the publisher (if the published work and publisher is different from the\napplicant).<\/li><li>No Objection Certificate (NOC)\nfrom the owner if the applicant is other than the owner.<\/li><li>Submit a Power of Attorney in\noriginal duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_of_Sound_Recording\"><\/span>Details of Sound Recording<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Two copies of work.<\/li><li>DD \/ IPO of Rs. (as applicable)\nper work.<\/li><li>NOC from the various copyright\nholder or submit a copy of the agreement (deed of assignment).<\/li><li>No Objection Certificate (NOC)\nfrom the publisher (if the published work and publisher is different from the\napplicant).<\/li><li>Submit a Power of Attorney in\noriginal duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_of_Software\"><\/span>Details of Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Submit Object code and Source\ncode of work for the verification.<\/li><li>Two copies of work.<\/li><li>DD \/ IPO of Rs. (as applicable)\nper work.<\/li><li>No Objection Certificate (NOC)\nfrom the publisher (if the published work and owner of the work is different\nfrom the applicant).<\/li><li>Submit a Power of Attorney in\noriginal duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.<\/li><li>No Objection Certificate (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/No_Objection_Certificate\">NOC<\/a>) from the\nauthor (if the author is different from the applicant).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you arrange all the vital documents required for Copyright Registration, you have to go to the online website of copyright and click on the <strong>\u201cClick for Online Copyright Registration\u201d<\/strong> button. After that, you have to apply for the registration by filing an application <strong>Form XIV<\/strong> with the required details and upload the scanned copy of the applicant&#8217;s signature. After completing the remaining on-screen requirements, the online portal will generate the Diary Number for future reference.\u00a0 The applicant needs to send a hard copy of the Copyright Registration Form and acknowledgement slip for the copyright certificate issuance via courier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> It is clear from above that you need to arrange all the vital documents required for Copyright Registration properly. Without these documents, you won&#8217;t be able to complete the registration process or be rejected. To protect the original work from any infringement, one should always opt for copyright registration. If anyone wants to copyright their original work, feel free to contact <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/\" class=\"text-primary\">Swarit Advisors<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-for-public-performance-license\/\">Is it Possible to do Copyright for Public Performance License?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If anyone wants to protect their original work from being copied, misused, or unauthorized takeover, it is mandatory to obtain copyright registration, and it\u2019s a one-time process. That means once your copyrighted your original work, then you don\u2019t have to roam around the authorities to renew it every year. 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