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Copyright Registration

Filing applications before the Copyright Office for literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, cinematograph, and sound recording works.

Infringement Notices

Drafting cease and desist notices and initiating civil and criminal proceedings for copyright infringement.

Licensing Agreements

Drafting exclusive and non-exclusive copyright licence agreements, assignment deeds, and royalty arrangements.

Digital Copyright

Advising on copyright in software, websites, databases, and digital content under the Information Technology Act 2000.

Fair Use Advisory

Advising on permitted uses, fair dealing exceptions, and statutory licences under the Copyright Act 1957.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Copyright arises automatically upon creation under the Copyright Act 1957. Registration is optional but provides prima facie evidence of ownership and is useful in enforcement proceedings.
For literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, copyright subsists for the lifetime of the author plus 60 years. For cinematograph films and sound recordings, it is 60 years from the year of publication.
Yes. Computer programmes are classified as literary works under the Copyright Act 1957 and receive full copyright protection upon creation.
Copyright protects original creative expression (books, music, art, software) and arises automatically. Trademark protects brand identifiers (names, logos) used in commerce and requires registration.