Copyright Office — Government of India
Status: Reference Institution
About the Institution
India's Copyright Office administers the country's copyright-registration framework and related copyright procedures.
Why It Is Relevant to International Publishing
Copyright registration in India is optional, but an entry in the Register of Copyrights is prima facie evidence of the particulars entered, making it a useful reference in rights-documentation review for Indian works.
Areas Relevant to GPRCC
- Literary works
- Copyright
- Rights documentation
- International publishing
Official Resources
- Official website — copyright.gov.in ↗ (opens in a new tab)copyright.gov.in
Legal Disclaimer
Copyright Office — Government of India is listed because its laws, systems, publications, standards, programs or activities may be relevant to international publishing and rights compliance. Inclusion does not indicate sponsorship, endorsement, accreditation, affiliation, recognition or approval of GPRCC by the institution. GPRCC is an independent private publishing-rights and compliance organization; its registrations and certificates are private compliance records and do not replace government registrations, statutory rights, court judgments or official regulatory determinations.
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