Corpus Juris Legal · Delhi NCR
Copyright Lawyer in India
Copyright protects creativity. Enforce it, or lose it.
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Copyright Registrations
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Copyright Litigations
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Enforcement Success Rate
Why Businesses Choose Corpus Juris Legal
Copyright protection in India under the Copyright Act 1957 arises automatically on creation — registration is not mandatory for subsistence of copyright, but registration provides evidentiary advantage and is essential for effective enforcement. Copyright covers literary works (including software code), artistic works, films, sound recordings, and broadcasts. For technology companies, media businesses, and publishers, copyright is a primary commercial asset. Corpus Juris Legal advises on copyright registration, licensing structures, digital rights management, and enforcement through Delhi High Court — one of the most active IP courts globally for copyright disputes.
- Copyright registration with the Copyright Office, Delhi
- Software copyright registration and open-source licence compliance
- Content licensing — exclusive, non-exclusive, territorial
- Digital rights management (DRM) and online piracy enforcement
- Copyright assignment in employment and contractor agreements
- Copyright infringement actions — Anton Piller orders, injunctions, damages
Frequently Asked Questions
Does copyright need to be registered in India to be enforceable?+
No. Copyright subsists automatically upon creation under the Copyright Act 1957. However, copyright registration creates a public record and is admissible as evidence in infringement proceedings. Courts give significant weight to registered copyright in injunction applications. We recommend registration for all commercially important works.
Who owns copyright in software developed by an employee?+
Under Section 17 of the Copyright Act 1957, if a work is made by an author in the course of their employment under a contract of service, the employer is the first owner of copyright in the absence of agreement to the contrary. Employment contracts should explicitly state this. For contractors and freelancers, the position is different — work-for-hire does not automatically vest copyright in the client.
What remedies are available for copyright infringement in India?+
Remedies include: Anton Piller orders (search and seizure without notice), interim and permanent injunctions, rendition of accounts, delivery up of infringing copies, and damages. Criminal remedies (imprisonment up to 3 years) are also available for wilful infringement of copyright for profit. Delhi High Court has experience with large-scale online piracy enforcement.
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