Whether you have written one single poem, a book of poetry or an anthology, your poetry is special to you. Poetry is very personal, for the most part, and it is difficult for poets to make a living as it is. All of your poetry comes from hard work. It is unique and belongs to you and only you should be the owner of this creative work and derive whatever profit and other benefits from it.

What is Poem Copyright?

The poem is considered as literary work and it is also protectable under Copyrights. Poem copyright is a type of protection that helps to protect the creativity of the creator. Copyright law provides exclusive and monopoly right to the creator/author/owner of "original" literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, cinematograph films.

Documents Required for Poem Copyright

• Name, Address & Nationality of the Candidate – ID proof
• NOC from the publisher if work published and publisher is different from the applicant.
• Search Certificate from Trade Mark Office (TM -60) if any
• NOC from a person whose photograph appears on the work.
• Power of Attorney
• 2 Copies of work
• KYC of author
• DD/IPO of Rs. per work ((as applicable)
• NOC from the author if the candidate is different from the author.

Copyright registration Process for the Poem

1. Discuss a copyright expert: about the category of Copyright registration.
2. Filling the Application
3. Examination of application: it is scrutinized by an examiner of authority.
4. In case of an objection: filed the authorities send out letters to the concerned parties.
5. Registration: Once everything is cleared from the side of registrar's end the applicant received and owner of that copyright can legally exercise all rights of copyright.
6. Required information for the registration of copyright

• Personal Information: - Name, address, and nationality of the applicant. Nature of the applicant whether he is owner and representative of that particular application.
• Nature of Work: - Class & description, the title of the work. The language of the work should be mention in the application.
• Date of Publication: - If the possible date of publication in interval magazines should be mention.

Penalties for Poem Infringement

The individual has to pay a penalty of ?1 lac and has to serve a punishment of 3 years’ imprisonment, or penalty of ?2 lacs and has to serve a punishment of 5 years. However, in the case of infringement, the individual is liable for penalty and punishments under section 66 and 67 mentioned as per the Copyright Act, 1957.

How can we help you?

You can protect a Poem with aid from Online Legal India™. So, nobody can forge with your creativity. Copyright Registration protects your poetic work in a unique way. We believe in teamwork and aim to deliver the best in the industry 24*7, where you would also find 360° corporate legal assistance.