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Trademark vs Copyright vs Patent

	Trademark	Patent	Copyright
What’s protected	Any word, phrase, symbol or design that recognizes and differentiates the source of one party’s goods from those of another.	Inventions, such as procedure, manufacturer, composition, machines of matter as well as improvements to these.	Books, articles, music, photography, sculptures, dances, sound recordings, motion films and other original works of authorship.
Requirements for protection	A mark must be distinguishable, in the sense that it must be able to identify the source of a certain good.	A fresh, valuable, and unusual invention is required.	A work must be unique, original, and created in a tangible manner.
Term of protection	As long as the mark is used in commerce.	20 years	Author’s life span+ 70 years.
Rights Granted	Right to use the mark and to prohibit others from using identical marks in a way that could create confusion about the goods or services’ origin.	Right to restrict others from manufacturing, selling, or importing the patented invention.	Copyrighted works have the power to dictate their reproduction, creative works, circulation, public performance, and display.

Documents Required For Copyright Registration

PAN Card

Aadhar Card

NOC from Publisher

NOC from AuthorDocuments Required For Copyright Registration

PAN Card

Aadhar Card

NOC from Publisher

NOC from AuthorDocuments Required For Copyright Registration

PAN Card

Aadhar Card

NOC from Publisher

NOC from AuthorDocuments Required For Copyright Registration

PAN Card

Aadhar Card

NOC from Publisher

NOC from Author

Copyright Registration FAQ’s

Can titles or names be copyrighted?

A copyright registration does not protect the titles or names, short words, slogans, or any phrases. Only original literary work can get copyright registration.

What is the difference between Copyright registration and trademark registration?

Trademark registration protects the brand name, logo the slogan whereas copyright protection is provided to literary works, music, videos, slogans, and artistic contents.

How Long is the Copyright registration valid?

Once obtained copyright registration has a validity of 60 years. In case it is literary, drama, music work the 60-year validity is considered from the death of the author. But in the case of the films, sound recording, photographs the 60 year validity period is considered from the date of publication.

Copyright obtained in India is only valid in India or across the world?

According to the Berne Convention, copyright obtained in India will get the status of foreign workers and the copyright protection is extended to the countries which are signatories to the Berne Convention.

What is the copyright registration cost in India?

The copyright registration cost in India vary based on the type of work being registered, such as literary, artistic, musical, or cinematographic works.

What are the benefits of copyright registration?

The holder can translate, reproduce, adapt, create the work, and also to the right to be credited for his contribution, a right for who can adapt the work to other forms.

How long does it take to obtain the copyright registration?

A copyright registration can be obtained in around 6-8 months considering factors like objection etc.

Is it necessary to publish work before copyrighting it?

Both Published as well as unpublished work can be registered, in case work is already published the details of the publishing are to be furnished with the application.

Can a copyright registration application get rejected?

Yes in case of any discrepancy or incomplete documents a copyright registration may get rejected.

Who can obtain Copyright registration?

Any person or a business entity can obtain copyright registration. An individual can be an author, creator, musician, photographer, producer, painter, composer, or company.

What to do in case of infringement of copyright?

A copyright holder has to send a statutory notice to the person who has infringed the work.

What is the role of the Copyright Office India?

The Copyright Office India is responsible for registering copyrights, maintaining records, and addressing copyright-related disputes.

What is the process of copyright certificate download?

To do the copyright certificate download from the official Copyright Office website using your Dairy Number after successful registration.

Can I do logo copyright registration?

Yes, logo copyright registration can be done as artistic works under copyright law, providing legal protection against unauthorized use.

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