{"id":3464,"date":"2021-03-19T05:28:21","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T05:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=3464"},"modified":"2021-03-19T05:30:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T05:30:55","slug":"copyright-for-artistic-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-for-artistic-work\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide on Copyright for Artistic Work in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Copyright\nfor Artistic Work in Indian is freedom given by the Copyright Law to the\ncreator of artistic work. It protects the creator&#8217;s right over their invention\nor creation, subsequently shielding and rewarding creativity. Copyright\nsafeguards the expression of an idea in the form of unique and distinctive\ncreative work, not the ideas themselves. Copyright for Artistic Work protects\nall the original artwork and what is need for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/copyright-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Copyright\nRegistration<\/a><\/strong> in artistic creation, i.e., originality or uniqueness. Artistic\nWork means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A Drawing;<\/li><li>A Painting;<\/li><li>A Sculpture;<\/li><li>An Architecture Work;<\/li><li>A photograph or an inscription or design; <\/li><li>Any different work of Artistic Craftsmanship.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nhelps the creator protect their artistic creations, including woodworks,\ncrafts, jewellery making, pottery, etc. Once the original creator copyrights\ntheir original work or creation, they can reproduce, publish, or modify the\nwork as per their requirements. They can also plan to connect with the general\npublic regarding your copyright in artwork creation.&nbsp; Scroll down to check detailed information\nregarding the Copyright for Artistic Work in India.<\/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-6a32497accff0\" 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\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-for-artistic-work\/#Benefits_of_Artistic_Works_under_Copyright_Laws\" title=\"Benefits of Artistic Works under Copyright Laws\">Benefits of Artistic Works under Copyright Laws<\/a><\/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-for-artistic-work\/#Vital_Documents_Required_for_Copyright_Artistic_Work_in_India\" title=\"Vital Documents Required for Copyright Artistic Work in India\">Vital Documents Required for Copyright Artistic Work in India<\/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-for-artistic-work\/#What_is_the_Process_Involved_in_the_Copyright_for_Artistic_Work_in_India\" title=\"What is the Process Involved in the Copyright for Artistic Work in India?\">What is the Process Involved in the Copyright for Artistic Work in India?<\/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-for-artistic-work\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pivotal_Components_of_Copyright_for_Artistic_Work\"><\/span>Pivotal Components of Copyright for Artistic Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare certain essential components required to be considered for Copyright for\nArtistic Work and avoid <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/copyright-infringement-and-remedies-in-india\/\" class=\"text-primary\">Copyright\nInfringement<\/a><\/strong> while creating your artistic work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Duration of Protection: <\/em><\/strong>The\nvalidity of Copyright Registration is for lifetime or 70+ years.<\/li><li><strong><em>Work Replication:<\/em><\/strong> Only\nauthorized person and creators can copy the original work with no fear of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copyright_law_of_India\">Copyright Laws<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong><em>Tangible Form of Work:<\/em><\/strong>\nOriginal creator\u2019s works in a tangible form can be protected under the\nCopyright Laws.<\/li><li><strong><em>Requirements for Copyright Protection:<\/em><\/strong> The\ncreator\u2019s work must be unique, original, and creative and should be capable of\nfixing it in a noticeable form.<\/li><li><strong><em>Who Can Get the Copyright Protection?:<\/em><\/strong>\nWriters, authors, inventors, artists, architects, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Artistic_Works_under_Copyright_Laws\"><\/span>Benefits of Artistic Works under Copyright Laws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Copyright Registration for artistic work creates a control of creators or inventors over their unique and distinctive creation\/invention. Copyright Registration is mandatory when some innovative artistic work is done, and high admiration to its creator is to be given legally and to limits its use for a domestic or money-making purpose by others without taking permission of the creator. Once the copyright registration for artistic work is successfully done, it creates a sense of protection in the creator&#8217;s mind that their work is protected under the Copyright Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Following are some benefits of Artistic Copyright:<\/strong><\/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.png\" alt=\"Benefits of Artistic Copyright\" class=\"wp-image-3466\" width=\"647\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/INFOGRAPHIC.png 900w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/INFOGRAPHIC-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/INFOGRAPHIC-768x298.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Show your Original Work and Ownership\nPublically:<\/em><\/strong> With Copyright Registration, the original work\nof a creator will be acknowledged in the Catalog of the Copyright Office and\nwill be accessible to the public. It also creates a public record of the\nCopyright holder\u2019s ownership and allows them to take a legal step against\ninfringers of their creation or innovation in the court.<\/li><li><strong><em>Reputation:<\/em><\/strong>\nAnother benefit of Copyright Registration for Artistic Work is that it gives\nthe creator the reputation that their work belongs to them.<\/li><li><strong><em>Protective Measures:<\/em><\/strong>\nCopyright for Artistic Work helps in protecting other form making unjustified\nuse of the creator&#8217;s work. If you notice someone is copying your original work,\nthen they can send a &#8220;Cease Notice&#8221;. <\/li><li><strong><em>Legal Protection of Ownership:<\/em><\/strong>\nArtistic Copyright helps in avoiding an expensive argument over the original\nowner if someone steals your original work. It is understood that the artistic\nwork is registered under the Copyright Act, 1976 and will give you ownership\nproof and release you of any legal worry.<\/li><li><strong><em>Passing on the Right of Work:<\/em><\/strong> With\nArtistic Copyright, the creator or inventor or author can sell, disclose, or\npass the work right to another person with Copyright Protection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vital_Documents_Required_for_Copyright_Artistic_Work_in_India\"><\/span>Vital Documents Required for Copyright Artistic Work in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nis the list of all the essential documents required at the time of Copyright for\nArtistic Work in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Applicant\u2019s details such as full name, address,\nnationality, occupation, etc.;<\/li><li>A suitable description of the original work\nalong with the date of work when it was published;<\/li><li>IPO or DD (Demand Draft) of the respective fees as\nper the original work;<\/li><li>Submit three copies of the published work and\ntwo copies of the manuscript (in case the work is not published);<\/li><li>Description of the language and subject of the\noriginal work of an author;<\/li><li>Submit a NOC or No Objection Certificate from\nthe office of the Trademark;<\/li><li>Submit the Power of Attorney if the application\nis being filed through an Attorney;<\/li><li>Authorization regarding the work, if the work is\nnot the applicant\u2019s work.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Process_Involved_in_the_Copyright_for_Artistic_Work_in_India\"><\/span>What is the Process Involved in the Copyright for Artistic Work in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare the steps involved in the Copyright for Artistic Work in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Step 1: Filing of an Application<\/em>:<\/strong> The first step is to file an application for artistic copyright either physically visiting the Copyright Office or through an online facility available on the copyright website. For Artistic Copyright Registration, an application, an application must be filed with the Registrar along with the details of work.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>An applicant has to enter his or her valid User\nID and Password to log in.<\/li><li>If the applicant is not already registered,\nthen they have to choose <em>\u201c<strong>New User Registration<\/strong>\u201d.<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>An\napplicant needs to login by entering their User ID and Password; after login,\nclick <strong><em>\u201cClick for Online Copyright Registration\u201d. <\/em><\/strong>An applicant shall\nfill the <strong><em>\u201cCopyright Registration Form\u201d<\/em><\/strong> online along with all the vital\ndocuments. Once the applicant fills the application form, the Registrar will\nissue a Diary Number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Step 2: Examination:<\/em><\/strong> Once\nthe applicant filed the application form, then the next step is the examination\nfor the Copyright Registration Form. Once the applicant receives the diary\nnumber, a minimum of thirty days for waiting is provided where the examiner\nexamines the copyright application. This waiting time exists so that objections\ncan be shown and reviewed. The process of examination for Copyright for\nArtistic Work gets divided into two distinct segments:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>If No Objections are Raised:<\/em><\/strong> In case of no inconsistency arises, all the documents and information along with the application, the applicant is able to move to the next step. But, in case of any discrepancies or inconsistency are found, a letter of the discrepancy is sent to the applicant. Based on the applicant\u2019s response, the Registrar will conduct a hearing. Once the discrepancies are resolved, the applicant can move to the next step.<\/li><li><strong><em>If Objections are Raised: <\/em><\/strong>If someone raised an objection against the applicant, then the letter is sent to both the applicant and another person who raised an objection, and they are called to be heard by the Registrar. During the hearing, if the objection is rejected, the application is allowed for inspection, and the discrepancy procedure is followed. But, if the objection is not resolved, the application for Copyright Registration gets rejected, and a rejection letter is sent to the applicant. For the applicant, the registration process is end here, and they cannot proceed further for registration.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>Step 3: Registration: <\/em><\/strong>This is the last step; in this step, the Registrar may ask for additional documents and information. Once the Registrar is satisfied with the Copyright Claim made by the applicant, they will enter the copyright details in the Copyright Register and issues a Registration Certificate.<\/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>It is mandatory to do a Copyright Registration for Artistic Work in India; without getting Copyright for Artistic Work, any unauthorized person can copy or misuse your work and generate profits from your work. After the registration, no one can copy your work without taking permission from you, and it is protected under the Copyright Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read: <\/strong><mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/different-types-of-works-under-copyright\/\">What are the Different Types of Works Under Copyright?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Copyright for Artistic Work in Indian is freedom given by the Copyright Law to the creator of artistic work. It protects the creator&#8217;s right over their invention or creation, subsequently shielding and rewarding creativity. Copyright safeguards the expression of an idea in the form of unique and distinctive creative work, not the ideas themselves. 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