{"id":16876,"date":"2020-09-24T15:28:26","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T09:58:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=16876"},"modified":"2020-09-24T15:33:28","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T10:03:28","slug":"online-copyright-protection-for-computer-programs-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-copyright-protection-for-computer-programs-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Copyright Protection for Computer Programs in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Innovation drives Information Technology. Whether it is a new business setup or an old corporate giant, everyone relies on innovation and technology. Then why not safeguard this invention and technology. Interestingly, now you can copyright your program and application via copyright registration. Not all developers understand the importance of copyright registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unprotected programs that hold commercial value are more likely to fall in the hand of the infringer. There are so many instances where infringers copy the software even before it is officially released. To keep that adversity at bay, it\u2019s essential for all the developers to avail of the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/copyright-registration\"><strong>copyright registration<\/strong><\/a> for their program.\u00a0 In this article, we will look into how you can avail of copyright protection for computer programs in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-98.png\" alt=\"Copyright Protection for Computer Programs in India\" class=\"wp-image-16877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-98.png 580w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-98-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/8-incredible-benefits-of-copyright-registration-in-india\/\">8 Incredible Benefits of Copyright Registration in India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-copyright-protection-for-computer-programs-in-india\/#Why_Copyright_Protection_for_Computer_Programs_is_Imperative\" >Why Copyright Protection for Computer Programs is\nImperative?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-copyright-protection-for-computer-programs-in-india\/#Process_of_Copyright_Registration\" >Process of Copyright Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-copyright-protection-for-computer-programs-in-india\/#Where_to_Display_the_Copyright_Notice\" >Where to Display the Copyright\nNotice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-copyright-protection-for-computer-programs-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Copyright_Protection_for_Computer_Programs_is_Imperative\"><\/span>Why Copyright Protection for Computer Programs is\nImperative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the software industry booming at a rapid\nrate, the newly launched program and application have become more vulnerable to\ninfringement act. On a massive scale, such an act can tear up the company apart\nby shredding off their profit in the market. Availing copyright is the best way\nto keep the infringers as the way. At least it can undermine their efforts to\naccess the software in an unauthorized manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take advantage of the Copyright Act, 1957, to protect your secure code. In past, the government authorities made various changes to meet the domestic and global requirements for copyright protection. The Technology Act and International Copyright Laws work in tandem with the Indian <strong><em>Copyright Act<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Copyright_Act\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. This act is the foundation for the copyright protection of software in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the law doesn\u2019t provide global\nprotection to the computer program. To avail of comprehensive protection,\nvarious international conventions render copyright protection by becoming a\nmember. These include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Universal copyright protection<\/li><li>Berne convention<\/li><li>TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects Of\nIntellectual Property Rights Agreement<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Copyrighting Source Code <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No wonder there can be similar computer\nprograms in the market, but copyright imparts the unique identity to the\nproduct. It offers the following benefits to the product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Registering the source code\nconfirms the software ownership as it acts like prima facia evidence.<\/li><li>It is not compulsory in India\nto register the work to overcome infringement issues. However, copyright\nprotection of software renders a list of rights, which include:-<\/li><li>Right for the reproduction of\nthe computer programs. <\/li><li>Right for creating a software\nor code.&nbsp; <\/li><li>The right to improve the code. <\/li><li>Right to seal the program to\nothers. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Penalties Regarding\nInfringement of Programs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of violation, the person is\nliable to face punishment under section 66 and 67 of the Copyright Act, 1957.\nFurthermore, the individual has to bear a penalty of Rs 1 lac or Rs 2 lac and\nconfront a punishment of three years or five years, depending on the severity\nof the crime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_of_Copyright_Registration\"><\/span>Process of Copyright Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The copyright protection for software can be availed through the following channels. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Registration through online\nmode. <\/li><li>Form filing at the regional\noffice of copyright. <\/li><li>Get a paper form from a\nrelevant portal, fill it, and then send it to the copyright office via post.\nThe registration fee has been capped at Rs 500. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The application should go along with the\nsource code and object code. The applicant has the right to submit the part of\nthe source code to the authority instead of the complete code to safeguard the\ntrade secret. The copyright serves typically the validity period of 60 years\nalong with the lifetime of the owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Display_the_Copyright_Notice\"><\/span>Where to Display the Copyright\nNotice? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The copyright notice ought to be placed on\nsoftware copies in such a manner as to render the reasonable notice of the\nclaimant of copyright. The notice could be placed on the title page of the\nsoftware\u2019s documentation. Moreover, the notice can also be placed at the user\nterminal at sign-in. Failure to add the copyright notice does not destroy\ncopyright protection even if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The notice has been removed\nfrom a few copies of the computer software.<\/li><li>Copyright registration is\navailed within 6 years of first publication of the software and the concerned\nentity has made a reasonable effort to append a notice on the already\ndistributed copies, or <\/li><li>The notice was removed in\ncontravention of an express agreement, in writing, by which the owner become\nlegally eligible to transfer the right of distribution to another person. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Copyright protection for computer programs\nis extremely crucial as it can safeguard the work from intentional manipulation\nand unnecessary access. Whether it\u2019s a sophisticated source code or complex app\nprogram, copyright is the best protection available that legally makes your\nproduct isolated from infringers. Also, it helps your product garner\ncredibility overtimes which gradually strengthen its brand value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be noted that the copyright only protects the expression, not the idea that lies behind it. This is the key difference between patent and copyright. Thus, taking the complexity of the patent protection in the view, copyright is the most conducive option in the current scenario to safeguard your work\u2019s creativity.  The copyright protection for computer programs is important if the product holds some considerable value or has the potential to transform human life. Since these types of programs are highly susceptible to replication, it\u2019s the job of a developer to at least copyright some part of the program to stay safe. Keep in mind that as per the Berne Convention, the use of the copyright is optional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/documents-required-for-the-copyright-registration-india\/\">Check out the Documents Required For the Copyright Registration<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Innovation drives Information Technology. Whether it is a new business setup or an old corporate giant, everyone relies on innovation and technology. Then why not safeguard this invention and technology. Interestingly, now you can copyright your program and application via copyright registration. Not all developers understand the importance of copyright registration. 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