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Sabkuch Legal is an online legal portal to cater to all legal requirements of individuals, MSEs, Start-ups as well as corporations. It is a brainchild of Mr. Rajiv Sarin, a renowned name in the field of law having over thirty years of experience working with organizations such as Coca Cola, Unilever and HCL

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Copyright Registration

Copyright is kind of intellectual property right protection with which you become a legal owner of your creative work in respect of books, paintings, music, website, etc. It is done under Copyright Act, 1957. No person is allowed to use copyright material without the permission of the author or creator. The author is entitled to charge others for using his work or changing it.

Things protected under copyright:
  • Cinematography film
  • Sound recording
  • Musical work & Sound recording
  • Artistic work like paintings, photographs
  • Original literary others
  • Books
  • Computer programs
  • Website
  • Broadcasts on Radio and Television
  • Published editions
Benefits of Copyright registration
  • It acts as prima facie evidence in the court of law over ownership of the work. Along with this, it offers Infringement Protection.
  • Registered copyright can be applied for marketing and building a sense of goodwill along with quality in the minds of your customers. Registered copyright tells others that you care about want you invented.
  • After the creator’s death, protection can be extended. Copyright’s protection is not restricted up to the initial creators’ life span and its validity is higher than any other intellectual property. It is for 60 years after his/her death also.
  • The registration makes work recognized across the world and it becomes searchable in the copyright registry database. Once copyright registration is made it limits the use of work without the authorization of the creator.
  • The registration will prove that you are serious about copyright infringement. This will help prevent illegal reproduction of the work as it gives the owner a host of legal support.
  • After the registration of copyright is done, a clear public record is made that benefits the original creator to build his ownership over the said copyright.
  • It helps in establishing credibility in the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copyright protection?

Copyright is kind of intellectual property right protection with which you become a legal owner of your creative work in respect of books, paintings, music, website, etc.

How long will it take to get Copyright Registration done?

After registering the application, the department gives a diary number and waits for 30 days. If the examiner comes up with an error, the same need to be settled within 45 days. Hence, it takes approx. 1-2 months in the normal course in the registration of the copyright.

What is the benefit of Copyright Registration?

The benefits of Copyright Registration are:

  • Legal protection
  • Restricts unauthorized reproduction
  • Creates a sense of goodwill
  • Creation of intellectual property rights
What is the duration of Copyright in India?

After copyright registration, copyright is valid for the lifetime of the author plus 60 years after the death of the author.

How long does Sabkuch Legal take to complete Copyright Registration?

We try our best to complete your task in shortest possible time.