We appreciate the effort involved in producing original works of authorship, and we help you protect their inherent value. Copyright is a statutory right that comes into effect the moment an original idea or thought is expressed on a tangible medium. Original artistic, musical, literary, dramatic, cinematographic works and sound recordings are all statutorily protected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. The protection afforded under the Act extends to other countries around the world by virtue of the Berne Convention and the TRIPS Agreement.
We advise on all aspects of copyright law from registration to enforcement, and we’ll guide you in protecting your copyright in the most appropriate manner. Our services include the following:
- Filing and prosecuting copyright applications in India and internationally;
- Preparing, finalizing, and counseling on publishing contracts, licensing, transfer and assignment of copyright;
- Counseling on ‘work for hire’ and ownership issues;
- Due diligence and advisory services relating to acquisition and transfer of copyright;
- Counseling on fair use, infringement and piracy
- Counseling on cyber and Information Technology laws
- Dispute resolution and litigation
- Customs and border protection strategies