Copyright Registration - Airawat Consultancy Services

Copyright Registration

Copyright Registration legally protects original creative works such as books, music, software, videos, and artworks. It gives the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and monetize their content. Registered copyrights act as strong legal evidence in case of disputes or infringement. It is valid for the creator’s lifetime plus 60 years.

Benefits

Benefits of Copyright Registration

  • 1

    Legal protection against unauthorized use or plagiarism

  • 2

    Exclusive rights to copy, distribute, and sell your work

  • 3

    Right to license or transfer your content

  • 4

    Strong legal evidence in court

  • 5

    Increases commercial value of the intellectual property

Documents Required for Copyright Registration

For Literary, Artistic, or Software Works:

  • NOC from the author (if the applicant is not the author)

  • Work description or content file (manuscript, code, artwork, etc.)

  • Declaration form (Form XIV)

  • Power of Attorney (if filed through agent/lawyer)

  • Identity & address proof of applicant

  • 2 copies of the original work (PDF, PNG, DOC, etc.)

Eligibility Criteria for Copyright Registration

The work must be original and creative
The work must be original and creative
The applicant must be:

The creator (author, artist, developer, etc.)

OR the legal owner via assignment or employment