1. Understand copyright law
You are a literary person and your writing, poetry or prose is important to you. Therefore, it is very important to protect your writing by copyrighting it. According to the Copyright Act, 1957 in India, literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, sound recordings, and cinematographic films are protected by copyright.
Copyright gives you complete control over your creation, allowing you to allow others to use your material or charge a fee for it. This means you can get the fair reward for your hard work.
In India, copyright law protects literary and artistic works. This protection is available only to the original author of the work. Once the work is created, it is automatically protected. However, for legal protection and to properly certify your rights, it is necessary to register your copyright.
Understanding copyright law helps you understand what to do next. It also helps you be certain about what steps to take to protect your rights. If you are copyrighting your material, remember that this protection is necessary for you to benefit financially and to maintain the originality of your material.
2. Understand the copyright registration process
It is important to understand the copyright registration process because this process gives you formal protection for your material. In India, there is a clear and simple process for registering a copyright.
First, you have to go to the website of the Copyright Office of the Government of India and fill out an application. To fill this application, you need to fill in your personal information, details of the material, and other necessary information. The application process can be done both online and offline.
Another important thing is that you need to pay the application fee while filling the application. This fee depends on the type of material. For example, the fee for a book or article may be different from the fee for a music recording. After paying the fee, you have to submit the application.
After submitting the application, you have to submit a copy of the material in PDF or other required format. In this process, you will receive a diary number which identifies your application. This number will inform you about the status of your application.
