GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Rule 70 (3) of the copyright Rules 2013 provides that application has to be signed by applicant (author/owner) only it does not provide for an attorney to sign an application (Form XIV) including the Statement of Particulars (SoP) and the Statement of Further Particulars (SoFP) on behalf of the applicant, which are to be signed by none other than the applicant himself.

  2. Form XIV, SoP & SoFP submitted only in the format prescribed by the Copyright Office. Only one copy of Form XIV, SoP & SoFP is required.

  3. Name/address/nationality of the person whose photograph appears on the work may please be intimated in the remarks column. If that person is other than the applicant, a No Objection Certificate, in original may be obtained from that person [from heir(s) if the person is deceased/from the guardian in the case of minor] and enclose with the application.

  4. Work should be identical with the Search Certificate in respect of size/colour/design.

  5. As per the Rule 70 (5) for registration of Computer Programme or Software, the applicant should provide source code and object code.

  6. In case of Sound Recording & Cinematograph category enclose the copy of agreement. If no agreement is made please obtain NOC from various copyright holders and enclosed the same with the application.

  7. Power of Attorney should be on stamp paper duly accepted by attorney/signed by the applicant. Incomplete POA is not acceptable.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING UP THE COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION FORM:
FORM XIV

2. Indicate Names and addresses of the other parties concerned and date of dispatch.
Under Rule 70 (9) of the Copyright Rules, 2013, the applicant is required to send notice by registered post copies of Form XIV, SoP & SoFP to other parties concerned that you are submitting application for the registration of copyright in the Copyright Office. (Please see Cols. 7, 11, 12, 13).
3. The prescribed fee has been paid, as per details below: Please give the details of fee as shown below:

S. No.

DD/IPO No.

Date

Amount

Name of the Bank






4. Communications on this subject may be addressed to: Please provide name and complete communication address with pin code. Pin code should be complete.

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