With growing importance of content protection, our copyright lawyers offer a spectrum of advisory and disputes management assistance. JusIP has a reputed team of copyright lawyers assisting authors, musicians, producers, developers, and media companies to safeguard original creations and tackle infringement. Our services encompass copyright registration, licensing, assignment, enforcement, and disputes across industries. We understand that technology has enabled rampant copyright infringement today, and have, accordingly, been able to successfully support our clients with ownership complexities in customized software, architectural works, literary works as well as multimedia content. Our copyright registration team ensures quick protection in respective categories through text, images, sound and video documentation.
Representing stakeholders across courts through oral arguments, evidentiary proof exhibits and tactical counterclaims remains our specialty. We also counsel clients on legally safer content usage aspects.
We have counselled clients seeking to use third-party copyrighted content on aspects like licenses, assignments, and permissible usage. We monitor online and offline spaces for unauthorized usage ranging from movies, music, books to software code. Where dialogue fails, we file civil and criminal complaints while coordinating swift raids with cyber police to seize pirated and infringing stock. Our seasoned copyright lawyers represent clients in copyright disputes concerning ownership, royalty, co-authorship, as well as adaptation rights.
For high-value copyright works / content, we offer assessment services to music labels, producers, artists, publishers, software product companies during funding rounds or M&A deals. Our technical experts evaluate aspects like code quality, vulnerability metrics and architecture strengths for reliable valuation.
JusIP’s copyright lawyers assist with a wide range of creative content, including:
Our team can guide you through the copyright registration process, ensuring your work receives quick protection in the appropriate category (text, image, sound, video). We handle the documentation and filing process efficiently.
JusIP has extensive experience in copyright dispute resolution. We represent clients in court, utilizing strong oral arguments, evidence-based exhibits, and strategic counterclaims to protect your rights. We can also help you recover damages for infringement.
Our lawyers can advise you on legal and ethical ways to use third-party copyrighted material through licenses, assignments, or permissible fair use guidelines.
For valuable content like music, software, or literary works, JusIP offers valuation services. Our team, including legal and technical experts, can assess the work’s commercial value during funding rounds, mergers, or acquisitions.
Not all creations qualify for copyright protection. Our initial consultation will help determine if your work falls under categories like literary, musical, dramatic, artistic, cinematographic, or sound recordings. We’ll ensure your work meets the originality criteria for copyright protection in India.
Once eligibility is confirmed, we’ll guide you through the application process. This involves completing a prescribed form and providing details about your work, including its title, creator information, and format (e.g., manuscript, musical composition, software code). We’ll ensure the application adheres to all legal requirements.
The application will be submitted to the Copyright Office, along with the prescribed fees and a copy of your work (depending on the format). The office will then examine the application for completeness and compliance.
If no objections arise during examination, your copyright will be registered, and you’ll receive a registration certificate. This certificate serves as prima facie evidence of your ownership and copyright protection.
Congratulations! Your creative work is now legally protected. However, copyright registration is not a one-time act. We can advise you on strategies for enforcing your rights in case of infringement, including issuing cease-and-desist notices or taking legal action.
Remember: This is a simplified overview, and specific details may vary depending on the nature of your work. Consulting with a qualified lawyer can ensure a smooth and efficient registration process, maximizing protection for your valuable creative assets.
Contact us today for a personalized consultation. We’ll discuss your creative work in detail and recommend the most effective copyright registration strategy to safeguard your intellectual property and empower you to share your creations with confidence.