{"id":30055,"date":"2021-05-11T13:52:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T08:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=30055"},"modified":"2021-05-11T13:53:32","modified_gmt":"2021-05-11T08:23:32","slug":"power-of-the-registrar-of-copyright","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/power-of-the-registrar-of-copyright\/","title":{"rendered":"Underlining the Power of the Registrar of Copyright"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Copyright registration plays a pivotal role in the overall scheme of copyright administration. Copyright generally comes to light as soon as work is created, and therefore no formality is needed for obtaining a copyright. So, copyright protection is free from any formalities. The copyright registration<\/strong><\/a> acts as a prima facie evidence of the details posted in the Register of Copyright. Section 44 talks about the inclusion of the details of the author who seeks copyright registration. According to this Act, the Register of Copyrights Register of Copyrights must include the author’s details like name, address, publisher, owner of the copyright. Moreover, as per Section 48 of the Act, the detail included on the Register of Copyrights shall be deemed prima facie evidence, which can be admissible as evidence in all courts of law. In this article, we will examine the role of the Registrar of copyright and his\/her power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powers of Registrar as the Head of the Copyright Office<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the light of prevailing Copyright Act, the registrar of Copyright can exercised following powers functioning as a head of the institution.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Power to manage the Copyright Office <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Registrar of Copyright has\nthe power supervise the Copyright Office in the light of the provisions\nmentioned under the Copyright Act and Central Government’s directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual obligated with a\nDeputy Registrar’s responsibility by the Central Government as per Section 10\n(1) shall discharge under Registrar’s direction and superintendence.\nAny reference in this Act to the Copyright’s Registrar shall also include a reference\nto a Deputy Registrar of Copyrights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power to Manage the Register\u2019s Particulars <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Registrar of Copyright will take care of the Register enclosing the details such as the title of the work, author’s name, address, copyright’s owners and publishers, and other information as mentioned under section 44 of the Act. It will enclose the detail mentioned in Form III. Every entry posted in the Register of Copyright ought to be published in the Official Gazette or other mediums preferred by the Registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read our article<\/b>:Instructions for E-filing of Copyright Registration<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power to Register Work of Authorship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Registrar has the authority\nto register the work of authorship on receipt of an application in a\npredetermined format along with the standard fee & after holding an enquiry\nas he may deem fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power to Revoke Copyright Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Registrar has the authority\nto revoke copyright registration of a work in case of an artistic work\nbeing used as a trademark, if an application lacks the inclusion of the\ncertificate from the Registrar of Trade Marks stating the authenticity of\nthe mark, under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, in the name of other person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power to amend or modify the Register of Copyright<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Registration of Copyright may, in the predetermined conditions, amends or modifies the Register of Copyright by:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n