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Copyright Registration: Process and Fees


In India, copyright registration is governed by the Copyright Act 1957 and Copyright Rules 2013. This article explains, in brief, the process of copyright registration and applicable fees.

24 Dec 2021 by Vibha Oswal

Civil remedies for Copyright Infringement


The Copyright Act, 1957 provides for the following remedies in case of copyright infringement- civil remedies, criminal remedies, and administrative remedies. This article discusses, in brief, the civil remedies available against copyright infringement.

23 Dec 2021 by Vibha Oswal

Importance of Copyright Registration


Copyright is a set of rights available to the owner/ author of a work as soon as the author creates the work. However, such rights are limited if the copyright is not registered. In India, the Copyright Act of 1957 governs copyrights' provisions.

24 Dec 2021 by Vibha Oswal

Copyright Infringement: Meaning and Remedies


When someone else uses a copyrighted work without the permission of the owner, it amounts to infringement. The Copyright Act, 1957 provides both civil and criminal remedies for infringement.

25 Oct 2018 by Tanya Sharma

How to Copyright Your Website?


Under Indian Copyright Act, 1957, the original content of website, including written words and images are protected by copyright the moment they are created.

16 Oct 2018 by Akshara Bala

Difference Between Patent and Copyright


Patent and copyright are both Intellectual property assets, but both of them are used for a different set of properties. While a patent protects a novel invention, process or technology, copyrights safeguards the expression of an idea or artistic work.

18 Sep 2018 by Archi Bhatia

What are the different term for different copyright works in India?


The Copyright Act gives certain rights to the owner/ author of artistic, literary, dramatic, musical work or of a cinematographic film or a sound recording. However, these rights are only available for a limited period.

24 Dec 2021 by Vibha Oswal

Trademark vs. Copyright


The difference between copyright and trademark is that, although they both endeavor intellectual property protection, they shield different kinds of assets and hold different registration requirements.

17 Dec 2021 by Rashmita Das

Validity of a Copyright


Once you have registered your copyright, the validity depends on a lot of things including whether the work was published or unpublished, the year and type

19 Apr 2016 by Titly Chatterjee

Moral Rights Under Copyright Laws


The Berne Convention recognises special rights of the owner of the copyright, this is called moral rights. This right includes paternity rights and integrity rights.

19 Nov 2018 by Akshara Bala