Copyright in India arises automatically upon creation of an original work under the Copyright Act 1957. However, registration with the Copyright Office provides a public record of ownership and is valuable evidence in infringement proceedings. IPCogito Legal assists clients with registration, enforcement, and licensing of copyright across all categories of works.
Filing applications before the Copyright Office for literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, cinematograph, and sound recording works.
Drafting cease and desist notices and initiating civil and criminal proceedings for copyright infringement.
Drafting exclusive and non-exclusive copyright licence agreements, assignment deeds, and royalty arrangements.
Advising on copyright in software, websites, databases, and digital content under the Information Technology Act 2000.
Advising on permitted uses, fair dealing exceptions, and statutory licences under the Copyright Act 1957.