Copyright Registration Registration

e-Filing of Copyright Registration in India

Copyright Registration:


Copyright is the legal process of safeguarding any form of intellectual or artistic creations from illegal imitation or usage. Grounded on the Copyright Act, 1957, the creators/producers of any original works like literature, music, cinematography, sound records, can look after their intellectual properties. Following the latest amendment, computer-related programming, content, a database can also be protected by obtaining a copyright license.

 

Copyright Registration

Copyright Registration:
The legal procedure known as copyright protects all kinds of creative or intellectual works against unauthorized use or duplication. The authors and producers of any unique works, including music, films, books, and sound recordings, are able to protect their intellectual property thanks to the Copyright Act of 1957. As of the most recent revision, content, computer programs, and databases can all be safeguarded by securing a copyright license.

There are six categories in the Register of Copyrights:

Part A - Literary works other than computer Programs.

Part B - Musical Works.

Part C - Artistic Works.

Part D - Cinematography Films.

Part E - Sound Recording.

Part F - Computer Programs, tables & Compilations.

Benefits of Copyright Registration:

Legal Protection

Branding or Goodwill

After The Creators Death

Prima Facie Evidence

Owner publicity

Restricts Unauthorized Reproduction

Creation of Asset

Public Record

Copyright helps in establishing credibility in Market

Global Protection

FAQ

Trademark is an intellectual property consisting of recognizable sign or design in order to identify products or services from a specific source, although trademarks that are used to identify services are called service marks.

Any word, name, symbol, etc. that is used to identify and set one particular seller's or service provider's goods and services apart from those of other rivals in the market is considered a trademark. It also shows where the goods or services are coming from.

The TM symbol designates an unregistered trademark that is nonetheless unique from comparable goods and services. The Trademark Act states that an unregistered trademark does not have complete protection and cannot stop someone else from using it.

Through a process known as trademark classification, trademark attorneys and examiners organize the necessary paperwork, such as service mark and trademark applications, based on the types of items to which the marks are applicable.

Filing a Trademark application usually takes around 18-24 months.

You obtain the authorization to use the TM symbol upon the approval of your trademark application. Following registration, the ® sign is yours to use.

Even if you are unable to receive the word, everything is not lost. Instead, you may create a distinctive logo for your company and incorporate the brand, like BMW, into it. A fantastic example is the logo, which contains the name. Prefixes are also acceptable. This type of mark is called a logo composite. Even if there is a workaround, having a distinctive name is preferable.

The government's decision is final when it comes to trademark approval, but if the mark is distinctive, there's a good chance it will be approved.

Copyright is a legal framework that safeguards creative works, including literary, theatrical, musical, and artistic creations. Books, reports, audio, and video assets produced by a business are protected by copyright. Brand It safeguards terms, titles, logos, colors, and other identifiers that set one product or service apart from another. It shows where the things are coming from. A business can register its logos, slogans, business name, and other items that help to define its brand. In return for disclosing the idea to the public, the Patent Government gives an inventor the exclusive right to use it for a set amount of time.

A name (the applicant's first or last name, or the signature of the individual) A term that has just been created or produced, or any other random phrase taken from a dictionary that does not accurately describe the nature or standard of the good or service alphanumeric characters, letters, or numbers, or a mix of them Symbols, images, letters, 3D shapes, monograms, etc. audible markup for sounds.

A registered trademark is good for ten years after the application is filed. Prior to the trademark's expiration, the owner may apply for a renewal of the trademark to extend its protection.

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