Copyright
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COPYRIGHT:
Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection granted under Indian law to the creators of original works of authorship such as literary works ( Books, & Computer Programs) which may be expressed in words, Dramatic, Musical and Artistic works, Cinematographic films and Sound Recordings.
Copyright law protects expressions of ideas rather than the ideas themselves.
Copyright refers to a bundle of exclusive rights vested in the owner of copyright by virtue of Section 14 of the Act. These rights can be exercised only by the owner of copyright or by any other person who has duly obtained licensed from the owner of copyright. These rights include the right of adaptation, right of reproduction, right of publication, right to make translations, communication to public etc.
SERVICES OFFERED
- OBTAINING COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORY OF WORK:
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK |
REMARKS |
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ARTISTIC WORK |
a painting, a sculpture, a drawing (including a diagram, map, chart or plan), an engraving or a photograph. |
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DRAMATIC WORK |
Dramatic works includes any piece for recitation, choreographic work or entertainment in dumb show, the scenic arrangement or acting, form of which is fixed in writing or otherwise but does not include a cinematograph film. |
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LITERARY WORK |
Literary works includes computer programmes, tables and compilations including computer databases, but are not limited to textbooks, poem, magazine, catalogue, letters, novel, dissertation, lyrics of song etc. |
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MUSICAL WORK |
“Musical work” means a work consisting of music and includes any graphical notation of such work but does not include any words or any action intended to be sung, spoken or performed with music. |
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CINEMATOGRAPH FILMS |
“Cinematograph film” means any work of visual recording and includes a sound recording accompanying such visual recording and “cinematograph” shall be construed as including any work produced by any process analogous to cinematography including video films |
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SOUND RECORDING |
“Sound recording” means a recording of sounds from which such sounds may be produced regardless of the medium on which such recording is made or the method by which the sounds are produced. |
- OBTAINING INETRNATIONAL COPYRIGHT LICENSE ON MUSIC (SYNCH LICENSE)
- DRAFTING OF ASSIGNMENT AND LICENSING AGREEMENTS
- CONDUCTING PIRACY RAIDS
- BORDER ENFORCEMENT – Filing the complaints before the Customs authorities of India for prohibition of import and destruction of imported goods that infringe the copyright of a person.
6. INFRINGEMENT /ENFORCEMENT ACTION: Pursuing suitable action at appropriate at courts, authorities and enforcement agencies.