For how long can I enjoy copyright protection in a work in India?

The duration of protection granted for works of Copyright caries depending on the type of work. Literary or musical works or artistic works other than photographs have a life span of which extends through the lifetime of the author and an additional 60 years from the year in which the author dies.

Cinematograph films, photograph and computer programmes are protected for 60 years from the year in which the work is made available to the public.

Sound recordings are protected for 60 years from the end of the year in which the recording is first published.

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How can I get a copyright in India?

In India a copyright can be registered under the Copyright Act, 1957 which provides for:

1.  The application for registration- to be filed in a prescribed format on Form XIV as prescribed under the Copyright rules;
2.  Making separate applications for registration of each work;
3. Each application shall be accompanied by the prescribed fees;
4. Application shall be signed by the applicant or the Advocate in whose favour Power of Attorney has been executed;

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