An Overview of Copyright Registration for Kanpur
Kanpur is an industrial city, located in the Uttar Pradesh state’s central western region. Prominently, itwas British India’s most significant military center and served as Uttar Pradesh’s commercial and financial hub.
In India, copyright registration is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957, and is administered by the Copyright Office. Copyright registration in Kanpur gives the absolute right to the owner of intellectual property to protect the owner’s literary, artistic, drama work and sound recording from any unauthorized replication.
Documents required for Copyright Registration in Kanpur
To register for a copyright in Kanpur, you need to provide the following documents:
- You will need to provide proof of ownership for the work being registered either in the form of an assignment deed, a publishing agreement, or any other legal document.
- You will need to provide a self-attested copy of government-issued identity proof, such as a Passport or Aadhaar card and address proof, such as a ration card, utility bill, or rental agreement.
- If you are filing the application through an agent, you will need to provide a Power of Attorney authorizing the agent to file the application on your behalf.
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Procedure for Registering a Copyright in Kanpur
The procedure for Copyright Registration in Kanpur are as follows:
The time taken for the copyright registration process can vary, but it typically takes a few months to complete.