How to Register a Copyright in India
Registering a copyright in India is little different than registering a copyright in the United States. The most notable exception is that online registration of a copyright is not available to residents of the United States. As of June, 2010, the United States, its territories and possessions are not present on the list of countries of residence in the "New User Registration" form. Registration as a user is required prior to completing the online copyright registration process.
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Instructions
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Complete the Form VI "Application for Registration of Copyright" for each work for which you wish copyright protection. Complete a separate"Statement of Particulars" outlining the information related to the work and the author for each Application. Each blank on all forms must be completed, even if only with the words, "Not Applicable."
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Each application for copyright is a separate transaction, for which a fee due. The amount of the fee depends on the type of work to be copyrighted. A list of fees is available on the Copyright Office website. (see references).
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Sign the application. In the case of a deceased author, the signer must have a Power of Attorney. A certified copy of the power of attorney must accompany the application.
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Print and mail the application. Since U.S. residents cannot register as users for the online registration process, U.S. residents must print the application and related documents out. The completed application, documents and fees may then be mailed to:
B-2/W-3, Curzon Road Barracks
Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi - 110001
India
The telephone number for the Copyright Office is 011-91-11-23382436.
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