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What Is Copyright Protection for the Publication of Creative Work in India?
The right to publish creative work is no longer explicitly stated in the amended Section 14(a) of the Copyright Act, unlike in the previous version. Instead, the right to issue copies and the right to communicate the work to the public are highlighted. However, the new definition of Publication includes both issuing copies and communicating the work to the public. Copies already sold or in circulation are excluded from the exclusive right to issue copies.This exclusion is logical, as copies already sold or circulating cannot be restricted from being reissued by those who lawfully acquired them.
Communication to the public refers to making any work available for public viewing, hearing, or enjoyment, either directly or through any form of display or diffusion, excluding issuing copies. This applies regardless of whether any member of the public actually interacts with the work.
Communication via satellite, cable, or any means of simultaneous communication to multiple households (including hotel or hostel rooms) is considered communication to the public.
The exclusive right applies to public communication only, not to private performances. This distinction aims to prevent unauthorized commercial exploitation of the work while allowing private and domestic use.
Performance of Work in Public: Copyright Protection
Performance refers to any live visual or acoustic presentation made by one or more performers under Section 2(q). Performers include actors, singers, musicians, dancers, acrobats, and others making a live performance. Although this applies specifically to performers' rights, it extends to performances of literary, dramatic, and musical works.The exclusive right only applies to public performances. Therefore, anyone can perform a musical work privately without infringing copyright. Infringement occurs only when the work is performed publicly for economic gain.
How to Secure Copyright Protection in India
Registering your work with the Registrar of Copyrights serves as a valuable protection for your intellectual property. While copyright protection automatically applies when the work is fixed in a tangible form (e.g., when a writer completes a story), registration provides additional benefits.Why Should You Register Your Copyright If Your Work Is Automatically Protected?
Here are four key reasons why you should register your copyright with the Registrar of Copyrights in India:- Establishes Public Record: Copyright registration creates a public record of your work, informing others that you claim copyright protection under Indian law.
- Legal Benefits: Without registration, you cannot sue for copyright infringement, and you will be ineligible for statutory damages or attorney's fees in case of infringement.
- Prima Facie Evidence: If your work is registered within five years of creation, it serves as prima facie evidence in court, making it easier to prove ownership in case of legal disputes.
- Prevents Unauthorized Use: Registration provides you with the legal means to stop others from using your work without permission.
Is Copyright Protection in India Recognized Worldwide?
Yes, copyright in India is globally recognized under the Berne Convention and the applicable laws of member nations. Click the link to see the list of countries where your copyright is valid when registered in India.How to Obtain a Copyright Certificate in India
You can get your copyright registered for books, websites, software, songs, videos, films, and lyrics in India. For more information, contact us at:Contact Information:
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Registration and Filing of Copyrights in India
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Copyright is a bundle of rights that protects the unique expression of ideas. While ideas themselves cannot be protected, the expression of ideas in a tangible medium is the subject of copyright protection. Copyright grants the owner exclusive rights to prevent others from copying their work for commercial purposes while also enabling the author to commercially exploit their work.
The Rights Protected by Copyright Law
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Copyright law encourages creativity and grants various rights to the copyright holder. Key international agreements like the Berne Convention of 1886 play a significant role in shaping these rights.

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Term of Copyright
Term of Copyright in Posthumous Works
For literary, dramatic, or musical works, or engravings, copyright subsists at the time of the author's death. In the case of joint authorship, it subsists at or immediately before the death of the last surviving author. If such a work (or its adaptation) was not published before the author's death, copyright will remain in effect for 60 years from the beginning of the calendar year following the year the work is first published. If an adaptation is published in an earlier year, copyright lasts for 60 years from the start of the following calendar year.
As per Section 24(2), a literary, dramatic, or musical work (or its adaptation) is considered "published" when it is performed publicly, or a sound recording of the work is made, sold, or offered for sale to the public.
Term of Copyright in Cinematograph Films
The copyright validity period for cinematograph films is 60 years from the beginning of the calendar year following the year in which the film is first published.
Term of Copyright in Sound Recordings
The copyright validity period for sound recordings is 60 years from the beginning of the calendar year following the year in which the sound recording is first published.
Term of Copyright in Government Works
For government works, where the government is the first owner of the copyright, the copyright validity period is 60 years from the beginning of the calendar year following the year the work is first published.
Term of Copyright in Works of Public Undertakings
For works created by public undertakings, where the public undertaking is the first owner of the copyright, the copyright validity period is 60 years from the beginning of the calendar year following the year the work is first published.
Term of Copyright in Works of International Organizations
For works created by international organizations, where the provisions of Section 41 apply, the copyright validity period is 60 years from the beginning of the calendar year following the year the work is first published.
Copyright Discrepancy and Objection Clearance
If you have applied for copyright protection through another source and have received a discrepancy or objection, feel free to contact us for clearance. You can simply call or email us, and we will resolve the issue for you.
About Performer's Rights
Under copyright law, any person who transcribes a lecture, story, or performance (for example, in shorthand) or records music in a material form becomes the copyright owner of that material. This was further addressed in the Copyright (Amendment) Act of 1994, which introduced the concept of Performer's Rights.
Performer's rights grant special rights to individuals who perform. A performer may include actors, singers, musicians, dancers, acrobats, jugglers, conjurers, snake charmers, lecturers, or any other person making a live visual or acoustic performance, as per Section 2(qq) and Section 2(q) of the Copyright Act.
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