Copyright

Copyright protectsthe expression of an idea. It protects the original creative works ofartists, authors, and musicians from unauthorized copying and use byothers. Books, music, sculpture, choreography, and jewelry design areexamples of creative expression that can be copyrighted. Copyright lawsencourage creativity and intellectual pursuits by allowing artists toprofit from their creations.Copyright is a right of reproduction, whichexcludes others from reproducing literary, artistic, dramatic, musicaland other works, including computer programs, photographs, recordings(audio/ visual) films and other electronically disseminatedinformation as well as sculptures, engravings and drawings.Now in India"Computer Program" can also obtain copyright Registration "ComputerProgram" means a set of instructions expressed in words, codes, schemesor in any other form,including a machine readable medium, capable ofcausing a computer to perform a particular task or achieve a particularresult.
DURATION Theregistration of copyright remains in force for a period of author'slifetime and for a further period of 60 years after his/her death. Norenewal is needed
documentS AND INFORMATIONS REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION
1) 10 specimen of the work to be applied as copyright. (4 sets of floppy discs in case of computerprogram).
2)documentary proof of publication in India, alongwith details of Name,Nationality, age, address of the publisher and date of Firstpublication if any.
3)General Power of Attorneyduly signed by the applicant if the applicantis other than a natural person partner or one of the Directors of thecompany as the case may be.
4) In case of computer program brief description of software in 200 words.
5) A copy of Memorandum & Articles of Association or copy of Partnership Deed as the case may be.
6) Author's Name, Nationality, age, address and if the author is deceased, date of death.
7) No objection Certificate from the author.
8)If the artwork is capable of being used in respect of goods, aCertificate from the Registrar of Trade Marks to the effect that Nosuch Trade Mark is registered or application for registration Is madeby a person other than the applicant.
Particulars and Information:
1) Name, Nationality, age, address of the publisher, who published Subsequently.
2) Details of various rights and their holders.
3) Possession of Original Work.
NOTE: All documents must be submitted in English language only.