Copyright registration is an intellectual property right just like a trademark and patent. It is basically a legal right which is provided to the creators for their unique work.

Copyright falls under the auspices of intellectual property law and protects the rights of creators of original works of authorship whether the work in question is published or not.

Original works of authorship include literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and photography.

Copyright works include books, sound recordings, music, artistic work, cinematographic films, dramatic, computer programs, databases, advertisements, and paintings.

By law, when something is written, drawn, photographed, etc., its copyright is automatically owned by the author. In other words, a copyright exists at the moment the work is created.

Registering a copyright with the Copyright Office is voluntary. Copyright protection exists even without registration;

However, your work must be registered before you can file a copyright infringement legal case in a court.

In addition, registration of copyright makes it easier to prove ownership of your work in the event of an infringement and allows you to collect more in damages from the infringer/theft.

The main a difference between a patent and copyright is on the basis of their objective. The patent protects an invention of a new product or a process, from being stolen by others and to facilitate commercialization of its use by the inventor. On the other side, copyright protects original works, e.g. literary works, videos, music records, artistic works, architecture, software etc. from being plagiarized.

Copyright Registration under Indian Copyright Act is valid only within the borders of the country. However, To secure protection to Indian works in foreign countries, India has become a member of the following international conventions on copyright and neighboring (related) rights:

1. Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.
2. Universal Copyright Convention.
3. Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms against Unauthorised Duplication of their Phonograms.
4. Multilateral Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Copyright Royalties.
5. Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.

Now, Your original work register under India Copyright office shall be protected under 176 countries.

Yes. Computer Software or programme can be registered as a literary work carrying open source code. As per Copyright Act, 1957 literary work includes computer programmes, tables, and compilations, including computer databases. Source Code has also to be supplied along with the application for registration of copyright for software products.

Copyright, as provided by the Indian Copyright Act, is valid only within India To secure the Indian works in foreign countries, India has become a member of the following international conventions on copyright and neighbouring (related) rights:

• Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, where India is among 176 member nations.
• Universal Copyright Convention.
• Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms against Unauthorized Duplication of their Phonograms.
• Multilateral Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Copyright Royalties.
• Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.

No, You don’t need to be physically present for the process, Online Legal India is an online catering platform all you need is internet connection in your phone/computer and the required documents with you and we can get the job done no matters even if you are present at remotest location of the India.