copyright lawyer in Kolkata, India

Copyright is an exclusive right of creator for his/ her creation includes Literary work, dramatic work, music and artistic work, cinematographic films, sound recordings, music, videos, software programs, database arrangement, logo design, etc. which are original creation of author. Copyright Registration in any work subsists for a span of lifetime of the author plus 60 years after author’s death. Performer rights, broadcasting rights are also governed under Copyright law. Consulting a copyright lawyer is recommended to get necessary legal guidance as to what to protect and how to protect. A simple Google search based on location, viz. ‘copyright lawyer in Kolkata’, ‘copyright lawyer in Delhi’, ‘copyright lawyer in Bangalore’ or ‘intellectual property lawyer in Kolkata’ will do the needful. Indian Copyright Registry Office accepts copyright application all across India. Applicant must be the rightful owner of copyrighted work, where author is not the applicant then No Objection from author is required for copyright registration. Post application, Copyright Office issues Copyright diary number and statutory waiting period of 30 days for objections from any person. If no objection received Copyright office scrutinizes copyright application for discrepancies and issue discrepancy letter. Copyright lawyer prepares a suitable response clarifying all objections or discrepancies as per Copyright and if Copyright office is satisfied with the reply Copyright Registration is granted. Copyright office also handles rectification of already registered copyrighted work on application made by person who is interested in removing the already registered copyright.

Copyright Services

  • Copyright Registration in India and in Foreign Countries
  • Copyright Rectification 
  • Notices -Take down, Cease & Desists, etc.
  • Copyright infringement in internet/ cyber environment
  • Suit for infringements and injunctive reliefs and damages,
  • Royalty Disputes
  • Copyright in music, videos
  • Criminal proceedings for infringement of copyright, search and seizure, evidence collection
  • Copyright Royalty sharing, Copyright Assignments, Copyright licensing, agreement of usage, agreements-shrinkwrap-clickwrap, disclaimers.