Copyright

Why Register Your Copyright?

Securing copyright registration gives you:

🔒 Legal presumption of ownership and validity in court

💼 Strong evidence for licensing, assignments, and commercial transactions

🚫 Enhanced enforcement against piracy and unauthorized use

🧱 Protection for original expression and creative content

📈 Documented proof of creation date and authorship

🛠️ Our Copyright Registration Services

1. Copyright Eligibility Assessment

• Originality analysis under Section 13
• Work classification (literary, artistic, musical, dramatic)
• Software code protection as literary work
• Fixation requirement verification
• Authorship and ownership determination

2. Professional Copyright Documentation

• Accurate work description and classification
• Software code documentation and classification as literary work
• Proper authorship and ownership details
• Supporting materials and specimens
• Form XIV filing with complete documentation

3. Registration Process Management

• Application filing with Copyright Office
• Response to examination queries
• Follow-up with registrar for processing
• Certificate procurement and delivery

4. Post-Registration Support

• Software licensing agreement drafting and negotiation
• Assignment and transfer documentation
• Infringement notices and enforcement actions
• International copyright protection guidance

📘 Understanding Indian Copyright Law

Protected Subject Matter (Section 13) Copyright protects:

• Literary works (books, articles, software code, databases)
• Artistic works (paintings, drawings, photographs)
• Musical works (compositions and recordings)
• Dramatic works (plays, scripts, choreography)
• Cinematograph films and sound recordings

Software Code Protection Software is protected as literary work under Section 2(o):

• Includes source code, object code, algorithms
• Protection includes original programming expression
• Also protects database structures and user interfaces

Requirements for Protection

• Original (not copied)
• Fixed in tangible form
• Created by Indian citizens or first published in India

Rights Granted Copyright provides rights to:

• Reproduce the work
• Issue copies to the public
• Perform or communicate the work publicly
• Make adaptations and translations
• License or assign rights

Enforcement Powers (Sections 51-58)

• File civil suits for infringement
• Seek damages and injunctions
• Initiate criminal actions against piracy
• Customs enforcement for imported infringing goods

🎯 Types of Works We Help Protect

• ✅ Literary Works – Books, articles, websites, documentation
• ✅ Software Code – Source code, object code, algorithms, apps
• ✅ Artistic Works – Paintings, drawings, photography
• ✅ Musical Works – Songs, compositions, arrangements
• ✅ Dramatic Works – Plays, scripts, choreography
• ✅ Sound Recordings – Albums, podcasts, audio files
• ✅ Cinematograph Films – Movies, documentaries, videos
• ✅ Database Compilations – Original compilations and structures

🏢 Who Benefits from Our Copyright Services?

• ✅ Software Developers securing code and apps
• ✅ Tech Companies protecting proprietary algorithms
• ✅ Authors & Writers protecting literary creations
• ✅ Artists & Designers protecting creative works
• ✅ Musicians & Composers securing musical content
• ✅ Content Creators protecting digital content
• ✅ Media Companies managing content portfolios
• ✅ Educational Institutions protecting academic works

💬 Client Success Story

"Manish from SitabienceIP was instrumental in protecting our software platform's source code effectively. When a competitor tried to copy our algorithms, the registered copyright provided the legal foundation we needed to take swift action and protect our competitive advantage in the marketplace." — Rahul Gupta, Delhi

📞 Ready to Protect Your Creative Works?

We've helped 50+ creators and businesses secure copyright protection. Your creative efforts deserve legal protection.

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