{"id":3243,"date":"2021-03-12T06:26:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T06:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=3243"},"modified":"2021-03-12T06:26:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T06:26:16","slug":"copyright-a-song","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-a-song\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Copyright a Song in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Creating a song is not enough, rather safeguarding it from infringement or violation is equally essential and protecting your song from being misused by any unauthorized person or any competitor. So, it is mandatory to copyright a song then, only your song will be protected from copyright infringement. Copyright a song is done under the provision of the Act and Copyright Rules, 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you have written the lyrics and recorded your song, you get the right to copy it. In a simple context, you get the copyright of your song as soon as you record it. Even with the recording, there is no other way to prove that it\u2019s you who record this song. This happens when <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/copyright-registration\">copyright registration<\/a><\/strong> comes to your rescue. By doing copyright registration of your song, you get the ability to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Perform that song anywhere at any time.<\/li><li>Replicate that song and sell it to earn money.<\/li><li>Monetize the usage of that song if anyone uses it.<\/li><\/ul>\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-6a34f50f202a1\" 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-6a34f50f202a1\"  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\/copyright-a-song\/#Copyright_Registration_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\" title=\"Copyright Registration \u2013 An Overview\">Copyright Registration \u2013 An Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-a-song\/#Copyright_all_the_Songs_Elements\" title=\"Copyright all the Song\u2019s Elements\">Copyright all the Song\u2019s Elements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-a-song\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_Copyrighted_Songs\" title=\"What are the Benefits of Copyrighted Songs?\">What are the Benefits of Copyrighted Songs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-a-song\/#What_are_the_Vital_Documents_Required_for_Copyright_a_Song\" title=\"What are the Vital Documents Required for Copyright a Song?\">What are the Vital Documents Required for Copyright a Song?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-a-song\/#What_is_the_Process_to_Copyright_a_Song_in_India\" title=\"What is the Process to Copyright a Song in India?\">What is the Process to Copyright a Song in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-a-song\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copyright_Registration_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\"><\/span>Copyright Registration \u2013 An Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, Copyright Registration is an Intellectual Property Right (IPR) that grants by the law to the original authors of literature, dramatic, sound recordings, musical, creative works, and cinematograph movies. With Copyright Registration, there are certain benefits containing the rights of copying, modification, information to the public, and clarification of the work. The primary objective of Copyright Registration is to give a reward to the original creator over their work in the form of protecting priorities. Additionally, the good news for all the song producers or creators is that now they can protect their song\u2019s lyrics and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/e-filing-of-copyright-registration\/\">E-filing of Copyright Registration \u2013 A Complete Guide<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copyright_all_the_Songs_Elements\"><\/span>Copyright all the Song\u2019s Elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you copyright a\nsong, list the elements of the song:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Lyrics:<\/em><\/strong> It\u2019s the words that you decide to turn into the song.<\/li><li><strong><em>Music:<\/em><\/strong> It is the rhythm behind those lyrics that finally gave voice to\nyour lyrics.<\/li><li><strong><em>Recording:<\/em><\/strong> It is the record of you singing that song.<\/li><li><strong><em>Instrumental:<\/em><\/strong> It is the recording of all the instruments that you executed\ninto that song.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_Copyrighted_Songs\"><\/span>What are the Benefits of Copyrighted Songs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the list of\nbenefits that any song producer or creator can avail after copyright a song:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your original work is\nprotected by any unauthorized person or any company or business firm.<\/li><li>The certificate of\nCopyright Registration is true and valid for the lifetime of the owner.<\/li><li>Copyright violation is a\nlegal offence, and a police complaint will be recorded to stop any violation.<\/li><li>It also creates a public\nrecord of your copyright.<\/li><li>Once your copyright is\nregistered in and in the public record, you can sue for Copyright Violation. In\nsimple words, to impose the rights conferred by music copyright, it should be\nregistered.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Vital_Documents_Required_for_Copyright_a_Song\"><\/span>What are the Vital Documents Required for Copyright a Song?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following is the list of\nall the essential documents required for copyright a song:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For filing an application\nof copyright songs, the NOC (No Objection Certificate) of the\nauthor\/publisher\/compose\/producer and all other individuals associated with the\nsong creation should present them.<\/li><li>Submit two copies of the\noriginal work.<\/li><li>If you want to copyright\nyour song&#8217;s lyrics, you need to put the song&#8217;s lyrics into the word file.<\/li><li>To copyright your music\nof a song, you need to write a music sheet and scan it.<\/li><li>To copyright the\nrecording of your song, you need to record the song in the <strong><em>WAV (Waveform Audio)<\/em><\/strong> file.<\/li><li>To copyright any\ninstrumental used in your song, you need to submit the WAVfile recording the\ninstrumental.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Process_to_Copyright_a_Song_in_India\"><\/span>What is the Process to Copyright a Song in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To copyright a song, you need to follow the steps as mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-How-Can-You-Copyright-a-Song-in-India.png\" alt=\"Process for Copyright a Song in India\" class=\"wp-image-3245\" width=\"431\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-How-Can-You-Copyright-a-Song-in-India.png 684w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog-How-Can-You-Copyright-a-Song-in-India-300x228.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 431px) 100vw, 431px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Step 1: Filling an\nApplication: <\/em><\/strong>The first step is to\ncopyright a song is to apply onlineby visiting the portal of a copyright\nattorney. The application can be filed by the applicant or the person\nauthorized by him or her. In the copyright application, the applicant needs to file\nthe details of the copyright and its description and the specified amount of\nfees. Once the applicantsubmits the application, a diary number will be\ngenerated.<\/li><li><strong><em>Step 2: Formality\nExamination: <\/em><\/strong>Once you submit the\napplication for copyright registration, it will be sent for a formality\nexamination. This examination will be carried out to make sure that the vitalrequirements\nof two copies of work and the <strong><em>FORM-XIV<\/em><\/strong> power of attorney are\ncompleted. If the application fails during the formality examination, a letter\nasking for supplying the essential requirements is issued to the applicant at\nhis or her communication address.<\/li><li><strong><em>Step 3: Waiting Period: <\/em><\/strong>Once the application is approved or satisfied from the formality\nexamination without any objection, it will be kept open or receiving any\nobjection from the third person who claims the subject matter of the copyright\nfor the time of thirty days. In the case of no objection, the application will\nproceed further.<\/li><li><strong><em>Step 4: Hearing:<\/em><\/strong> If an objection is raised on the copyright applied, a letter\nwill be issued to both parties. After receiving the reply, a hearing will be\narranged by the Registrar. In the hearing, both parties will be given a chance\nto present their part. In case the application is accepted, then it will\nproceed further for the examination by the examiner.<\/li><li><strong><em>Step 5: Issuance of Registration\nCertificate: <\/em><\/strong>If the Registrar is satisfied with the\napplication made by the applicant, then the Registrar will grant the\ncertificate and send extracts of the same to the applicant. <\/li><\/ul>\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>So it is mandatory to copyright a song to protect the original creator&#8217;s song from any infringement. It is also used to avoid copying and give the owner the exclusive right over their song. So, to copyright a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Song\">song<\/a>, one has to record it and make an account on the official site, pay the amount fee, submit the song and then expect the copyright. If the copyright is granted, then it lasts for up to 50 years. Illegally selling, performing or distributing a copyrighted song can lead to heavy fines and imprisonment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/what-are-the-matters-which-are-copyrightable\/\">What are the Matters which are Copyrightable?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a song is not enough, rather safeguarding it from infringement or violation is equally essential and protecting your song from being misused by any unauthorized person or any competitor. So, it is mandatory to copyright a song then, only your song will be protected from copyright infringement. 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