What things can be copyrighted?
Any literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works including cinematography films and sound recordings can be copyrighted.Ideas, procedures, methods of operation or mathematical concepts cannot be copyrighted.
Can names or titles can be copyrighted?
Copyright does not protect titles or names, short word combinations, slogans, short phrases, methods, plots or factual information. Copyright does not protect ideas or concepts. To get the protection of copyright a work must be original.
What is the difference between trademark and copyright?
A trademark registration is taken to protect a brand name, logo or slogan and a copyright is a protection given to unique content like a book, music, videos, songs and artistic content.
Who can apply for copyright registration?
A person who is the owner of the work to be copyrighted and that person can be an individual or company.
What is the validity of copyright?
Copyright is valid for duration of 60 years once it is taken.
Can the rights of copyright can be transferred or sold?
A copyright registration is an intellectual property, which can be sold, transferred, gifted, franchised, etc., Copyright registration gives the owner of the work ownership over the work and any person wishing to use the work must obtain the registered copyright owners consent.
What are the documents required for registering a copyright?
The work copy which is to be registered along with the address and identity proof of the owner is required. In case of a Company, the name of the Company along with its Certificate of Incorporation and Address proof is required.