{"id":7787,"date":"2019-12-14T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-14T03:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=7787"},"modified":"2020-08-11T16:07:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-11T10:37:30","slug":"advantages-of-copyright-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Advantages of Copyright Registration?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Creativity is a treasure that needs both protection and security. Often small-business Entrepreneurs use innovative and creative plans to gain a competitive edge over large scale companies and ventures. To safeguard new work in the creative industry like <strong>art<\/strong>, <strong>literature<\/strong>, <strong>computer software<\/strong>, or <strong>music<\/strong>, the Government has sanctioned <strong>legal protection<\/strong>, namely copyright. There are various <strong>advantages of copyright registration<\/strong> that one can yield to grow his business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog will help you understand the <strong>importance and advantages of copyright registration<\/strong>. Moreover, it will enlighten you about the eligibility and <strong>procedure to register a copyright in India<\/strong>.<\/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-6a277d32aa381\" 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 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title=\"Things Protected Under\nCopyright Act 1957\">Things Protected Under\nCopyright Act 1957<\/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\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Requirements_to_Obtain_Copyright_Protection\" title=\"Requirements to Obtain\nCopyright Protection\">Requirements to Obtain\nCopyright Protection<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Basic_Details_of_Candidate\" title=\"Basic Details of\nCandidate\">Basic Details of\nCandidate<\/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\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Soft_Copies_and_CDs\" title=\"Soft Copies and CDs\">Soft Copies and CDs<\/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\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Obtain_a_Trademark_Certificate_for_Work\" title=\"Obtain a Trademark\nCertificate for Work\">Obtain a Trademark\nCertificate for Work<\/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\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Power_of_Attorney\" title=\"Power of Attorney\">Power of Attorney<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Purpose_of_Copyright_Registration\" title=\"Purpose of Copyright Registration\">Purpose of Copyright Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Why_is_it_Essential_to_Register_Copyright\" title=\"Why is it Essential to Register Copyright?&nbsp;\">Why is it Essential to Register Copyright?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Reasons_to_Choose_Copyright_Registration\" title=\"Reasons to Choose\nCopyright Registration\">Reasons to Choose\nCopyright Registration<\/a><\/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\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Advantages_of_Copyright_Registration\" title=\"Advantages of Copyright\nRegistration\">Advantages of 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Obtaining_a_public_notice_of_your_ownership\" title=\"Obtaining a public notice of your ownership\">Obtaining a public notice of your ownership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Registration_provides_legal_protection\" title=\"Registration provides legal protection\">Registration provides legal protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Boost_creativity\" title=\"Boost creativity\">Boost creativity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Eligible_for_Statutory_Damages\" title=\"Eligible for Statutory Damages\">Eligible for Statutory Damages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Rights_of_a_Copyright_Owner_in_India\" title=\"Rights of a Copyright Owner in\nIndia\">Rights of a Copyright Owner in\nIndia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Right_of_Reproduction\" title=\"Right of Reproduction\">Right of Reproduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Right_of_Distribution\" title=\"Right of Distribution\">Right of Distribution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Right_to_Publicly_Perform\" title=\"Right to Publicly Perform\">Right to Publicly Perform<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Right_of_Paternity_and_Integrity\" title=\"Right of Paternity and Integrity\">Right of Paternity and Integrity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Steps_to_follow_for_Copyright_Registration\" title=\"Steps to follow for Copyright\nRegistration\">Steps to follow 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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Fill_Copyright_Application\" title=\"Fill Copyright Application\">Fill Copyright Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Processing_of_the_Application\" title=\"Processing of the Application\">Processing of the Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Approval_of_Copyright_Application\" title=\"Approval of Copyright Application\">Approval of Copyright Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Copyright_Registration\" title=\"Copyright Registration\">Copyright Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-copyright-registration\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_Copyright_Registration\"><\/span>Meaning of Copyright\nRegistration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201c<strong>Copyright<\/strong>\u201d denotes a <strong>type of Intellectual Property<\/strong>, which provides protection just like <strong>Patents and Trademark<\/strong>. It is governed by the provisions of the <strong>Copyright Act, 1957<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Copyright\nProtection provides the author with a chance to become the legal owner of\nhis\/her creative and artistic work in respect of paintings, books, website, and\nmusic, etc. It also protects the imitation of work. That means any person who tries\nto or copy the work of the registered person without obtaining his\/her\npermission will be liable for infringement under the act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_Protected_Under_Copyright_Act_1957\"><\/span>Things Protected Under\nCopyright Act 1957<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The creations and items protected under the Copyright Act 1957 are as follows:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Cinematography\nFilm;<\/li><li>Sound\nRecording;<\/li><li>Musical Work\nand Sound Recording;<\/li><li>Artistic work\nlike Paintings, Photographs;<\/li><li>Original\nLiterary Work;<\/li><li>Books;<\/li><li>Computer\nPrograms;<\/li><li>Website;<\/li><li>Broadcasts on Radio and Television;<\/li><li>Published Editions;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_to_Obtain_Copyright_Protection\"><\/span>Requirements to Obtain\nCopyright Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Requirements-to-Obtain-Copyright-Protection-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Requirements for copyright registration\" class=\"wp-image-12184\" width=\"457\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Requirements-to-Obtain-Copyright-Protection-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Requirements-to-Obtain-Copyright-Protection-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Requirements-to-Obtain-Copyright-Protection-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Requirements-to-Obtain-Copyright-Protection.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The basic requirements to obtain Copyright Protection in India are as follows:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Details_of_Candidate\"><\/span>Basic Details of\nCandidate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The term\nBasic Details include the Name, Nationality, and Address of the candidate,\nwhich he\/she needs to submit for registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soft_Copies_and_CDs\"><\/span>Soft Copies and CDs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The candidate\nmust have a soft copy of all his\/her files and work in GIF, JPEG, or JPG\nformat. However, if he\/she wishes to file a copyright for the computer\nprograms, then he\/she must prepare 4 DVDs or CDs of the specific computer\nprograms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obtain_a_Trademark_Certificate_for_Work\"><\/span>Obtain a Trademark\nCertificate for Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If in case\nthe candidate is submitting the application for the copyright of any artistic\nwork, then he\/she needs to first obtain a certificate from the trademark\noffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_of_Attorney\"><\/span>Power of Attorney<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If in case\nthe candidate wants to register the copyright for his\/her work through an\nauthorised firm, advocate, or agent, then he\/she needs to provide a Power of\nAttorney to the concerned person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purpose_of_Copyright_Registration\"><\/span>Purpose of Copyright Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fundamental objective of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/copyright-registration\">copyright registration<\/a><\/strong> is to keep on record an attestable account of the original content and its date of publication. Thereby it helps the owner to prove the validity of his work during interrogation. Also, it protects the work against the legal claim, plagiarism charges, and infringement. The copyright owner can provide a copy of his work from an official Government authority to rest his case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_Essential_to_Register_Copyright\"><\/span>Why is it Essential to Register Copyright?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, there is a common misconception to mix the process of copyright registration with the issue of copyright. However, most countries have now automated the copyright on \u201c<strong>fixation<\/strong>\u201d, which means it applies as soon as the work gets fixed in some tangible medium. The foundation of copyright is <strong><em>Berne Convention (1886)<\/em><\/strong> since then many countries have signed onto it. Companies need copyright registration before joining Berne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_Choose_Copyright_Registration\"><\/span>Reasons to Choose\nCopyright Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reasons-to-Choose-Copyright-Registration-1024x768.png\" alt=\"benefits of copyright registration\" class=\"wp-image-12185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reasons-to-Choose-Copyright-Registration-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reasons-to-Choose-Copyright-Registration-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reasons-to-Choose-Copyright-Registration-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Reasons-to-Choose-Copyright-Registration.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The reasons for choosing Copyright Registration are as follows:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Provides\nLegal Protection;<\/li><li>Increases\nGoodwill;<\/li><li>Expands\nProtection after Death;<\/li><li>Acts\nas Prima Facie Evidence;<\/li><li>Provides\nGlobal Protection;<\/li><li>Makes\na Public Record;<\/li><li>Establishes\nCredibility in Market;<\/li><li>Creation\nof Asset;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Copyright_Registration\"><\/span>Advantages of Copyright\nRegistration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Advantages-of-Copyright-Registration-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Advantages of Copyright Registration\" class=\"wp-image-12186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Advantages-of-Copyright-Registration-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Advantages-of-Copyright-Registration-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Advantages-of-Copyright-Registration-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Advantages-of-Copyright-Registration.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>One can leverage several benefits by registering their copyright. Let\u2019s have a look at some of the key advantages of copyright registration:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obtaining_a_public_notice_of_your_ownership\"><\/span><strong>Obtaining a public notice of your ownership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>once\nyou register your creative work thereon, it gets published in the Copyright\nOffice\u2019s Catalog and becomes accessible for the public. It not only protects\nyour work but also saves your identity from being damaged in the public\u2019s eye.\nThus, no other person can think to use your work and make false infringement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_provides_legal_protection\"><\/span><strong>Registration provides legal protection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nsomebody tries to claim your registered work as their own, you can easily file\na lawsuit for copyright infringement. Therefore, one must get the copyright\nregistered to avoid a costly dispute. It acts evidence that you own a piece of\nwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boost_creativity\"><\/span><strong>Boost creativity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>any\nliterary or artistic work came into existence with a creative idea. While\nanybody can destroy or copy your masterpiece if you do not have a copyright\nregistration of it. Thus, the copyright laws encourage creativity and support\noriginal creators, since the ability to protect works empowers the creator to\ndevelop more new ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligible_for_Statutory_Damages\"><\/span><strong>Eligible for Statutory Damages<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When\na creator registers his copyright within three months of publication of the\nwork or before the infringement, then he becomes eligible for an award of\nstatutory damages. As it is difficult to provide damages in a case of copyright\ninfringement, the copyright registration makes the process easy. An award of\nstatutory damages enables the copyright owner to retain a particular amount for\neach work infringed. Besides, the owner gets the ability to validate the actual\ndamages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rights_of_a_Copyright_Owner_in_India\"><\/span>Rights of a Copyright Owner in\nIndia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rights-of-a-Copyright-Owner-in-India-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Rights of a Copyright Owner\" class=\"wp-image-12187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rights-of-a-Copyright-Owner-in-India-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rights-of-a-Copyright-Owner-in-India-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rights-of-a-Copyright-Owner-in-India-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Rights-of-a-Copyright-Owner-in-India.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from the numerous advantages of copyright registration, an owner can access many rights under the <strong>Copyright Act, 1957<\/strong>. The rights of a copyright owner in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_of_Reproduction\"><\/span><strong>Right of Reproduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>as\nper the Act, no third party can copy\/ reproduce an original work or any of its\npart unless; he has the permit from the copyright owner to do so. The right\nrestraints reproduction of work in any form, be it printing an edition of a\nbook and recording films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_of_Distribution\"><\/span><strong>Right of Distribution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>unlike\nthe right of reproduction which restricts copy of the original work, the right\nof distribution gives authority to the copyright owner to distribute his work\nwillingly. Moreover, the owner can transfer an entire or some rights in favor\nof some other person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_to_Publicly_Perform\"><\/span><strong>Right to Publicly Perform<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>with\nthe right to perform publicly, the copyright owner gets an opportunity to\nbroadcast his talent and reach a broad audience. For instance, the owner of a\nnovel can choose to act his plot on a stage like drama. Even the owner can\nchannelize his work through social media networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right_of_Paternity_and_Integrity\"><\/span><strong>Right of Paternity and Integrity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Copyright Act, 1957<\/strong>, sanctions the right of paternity and integrity to all creators. It implies that a copyright owner can claim authorship over his work. Thereby if a person wants to reproduce or use an original work, then he has to give due credit to the concerned creator or else the maker has the power to file a suit against him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_follow_for_Copyright_Registration\"><\/span>Steps to follow for Copyright\nRegistration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Steps-to-follow-for-Copyright-Registration-1024x768.png\" alt=\"copyright registration procedure\" class=\"wp-image-12188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Steps-to-follow-for-Copyright-Registration-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Steps-to-follow-for-Copyright-Registration-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Steps-to-follow-for-Copyright-Registration-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Steps-to-follow-for-Copyright-Registration.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After perceiving the <strong>advantages of copyright registration<\/strong>, you must be eager to get it done for yourself, so follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fill_Copyright_Application\"><\/span><strong>Fill Copyright Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfirst and foremost step that a copyright applicant needs to do is to fill the\napplication that may take about 2 to 4 working days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processing_of_the_Application\"><\/span><strong>Processing of the Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\nyou fill the copyright application, a Dairy No. will be issued. Further, you\nmust wait for the next 30 days for any objections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approval_of_Copyright_Application\"><\/span><strong>Approval of Copyright Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In\ncase nobody raises any objections, the examiner will carefully scrutinize the\napplication. If the Registrar finds no discrepancy, then he will approve to the\napplicant\u2019s registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copyright_Registration\"><\/span><strong>Copyright Registration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly,\nafter Registrar\u2019s approval, the extracts are finally sent to the copyright\napplicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To conclude, one can say that the <em>Copyright Act, 1957<\/em>, plays a vital role in protecting the rights of the copyright owners. Every creator must avail the advantages of copyright registration and safeguard his work. Copyright protection is valid for more than 60 years, even after the death of the owner\/creator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need professional assistance for registration, look no further than Swarit Advisors. We hold proficiency in easing the legal <strong>procedure of copyright registration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"read\"><p><b>Read, Also:<\/b> <mark><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/simple-steps-for-the-copyright-registration-process-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Steps for the Copyright Registration Process in India<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creativity is a treasure that needs both protection and security. Often small-business Entrepreneurs use innovative and creative plans to gain a competitive edge over large scale companies and ventures. To safeguard new work in the creative industry like art, literature, computer software, or music, the Government has sanctioned legal protection, namely copyright. 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