• Copyright for a music track I got composed originally

For a personal project ,me & my other two colleagues got a song composed for which we would like to get a Copyright Certificate so that we can publish our work on various platforms & monetise it as well.
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2 copies of worK 

NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant.

If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney

2)A song or music can be copyrighted in India by applying to the Copyright Office in India with the  application form.

 

4) application has to be made to registrar of copyrights 

 

5)application has to be signed by the applicant including statement of particulars and statement of further particulars 

 

 

 

 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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Under copyright law, you can claim right over your work, whether the song and/or the lyrics, from the very first day without any need for a registration.. however, legally, it is always advisable that you file for a copyright registration of your song and your lyrics (provided you want protection for both), as such a registration under the copyright act would act as first hand proof of the fact that the song and/or lyrics is owned by you. Additionally, you should put sufficient copyright disclaimers whenever and wherever you exhibit your work so that you make the public aware that the work belongs to you and any misuse of the same can lead to a legal action from your end.

Mohammed Mujeeb
Advocate, Hyderabad
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32 Consultations

You need to apply it with copyright office to the registrar of copyrights. You can file an online application and pay the processing fee for the same. Your application will be processed and you will be provided with the copyright

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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You can apply for the copyright in the office in the jurisdiction i.e Boudhik Sampada Bhawan,Plot No. 32, Sector 14, Dwarka,New Delhi-110078
Telephone No.: [deleted], [deleted], you need to fill the form that is Application for copyright registration with all the relevant details,

Engage an Advocate of IP or firm for registration of same.

Shubham Jhajharia
Advocate, Ahmedabad
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179 Consultations

1) If you want I can make a agreement and apply for Copyrights for your song under IPR act.

Ganesh Kadam
Advocate, Pune
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262 Consultations

Hi 

For obtaining copyright, you can file online in www.copyright.gov.in.

It is a simple, self explanatory process to register your work online and you have FAQ'S, Work flow's etc that will help you to understand the procedure.

The fees for filing an application for registration of copy right in a Literary, Dramatic, Musical or Artistic Work is Rs500 per work. 

Hope this information is useful.

Rajgopalan Sripathi
Advocate, Hyderabad
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394 Consultations

Dear Sir,

- Do fill the Form XIV under Rule 70 and submit at Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Plot No. 32, Sector 14, Dwarka,
New Delhi along with 

  • 2 copies of work (Graphical Notes)
  • NOC (No Objection Certificate) from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant.
  • NOC from author if applicant is other than author.
  • If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.

- For better coordination and ease of process, advisable to hire professional advocate who does practice IPR matter.

 

Regards

 

Vivek Arya

Retired Lawyer
Advocate, Gurgaon
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A song or music can be copyrighted in India by applying to the Copyright Office in India.

Along with an application form completed duly in all respects, the following documents must be submitted:

For Music

  • 2 copies of work (Graphical Notes)
  • NOC (No Objection Certificate) from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant.
  • NOC from author if applicant is other than author.
  • If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney.

For Sound Recording

  • 2 copies of work
  • NOC from publisher if work published and publisher is different from applicant.
  • If the application is being filed through attorney , a specific Power of Attorney in original duly signed by the applicant and accepted by the attorney

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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2341 Consultations

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