Overview of Copyright Registration in Mumbai

Mumbai is famously known as the mercantile capital of India, which is also rich in its culture. It is the abode of many Bollywood biggies and influential people. Mumbai is much more familiar as a city that never sleeps. 

In India, copyright registration is governed by the Copyright Act 1957 and is administered by the Copyright Office. Copyright registration in Mumbai 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 Mumbai

To register for copyright in Mumbai, you need to provide the following documents:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Procedure for Registering a Copyright in Mumbai

The procedure for Copyright Registration in Mumbai are as follows:

• Fill out the copyright registration application form (FORM IV) in Mumbai, which is available on the Copyright Office website, along with a copy of the work to be registered either in the form of a manuscript, a CD, or any other format that the work is in.
• Submit the completed application form along with the requisite fee, either online or in person.
• Once the application and fee are received, the Copyright Office will examine the application to ensure that it meets all the necessary requirements.
• If the application is in order, the Copyright Office will issue a diary number to the applicant.
• The application will then be examined in detail, and if no objections are raised, the copyright registration will be granted and a Registration Certificate will be issued.

The time taken for the copyright registration process can vary, but it typically takes a few months to complete.