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    What is

    Copyright?

    According to Section 3 of the Copyright Ordinance 1962, a copyright can refer to any literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work (other than a photograph). The law protects certain types of works and empowers the copyright holder to enjoy exclusive rights for a stipulated period of time.
    Copyright registration in Pakistan is not mandatory, but obtaining a registration certificate from the Registrar of Copyright will prove beneficial in the event of infringement of the copyrighted work. The owner of the copyright will have evidence to present and verify their ownership, in the form of a registration certification.

    What is

    Copyright Registration?

    Copyrights protect your work from being replicated by anyone for a specified time period. It is always advisable to get your work registered once you produce that piece of document because it can be used as a proof in court if any dispute arises in future.

    Benefits of

    Copyright

    Once a copyright is registered, the owner receives the following main benefits:

    • It establishes a presumption of ownership, which is beneficial when defending the copyrights in legal disputes.
    • It allows copyright owners to take legal action against infringers in federal court.
    • If the registration occurs before or within 5 years of publication, it provides substantial evidence in court regarding the copyright's validity and the details outlined in the copyright certificate.
    Which kind of

    work requires Copyright Registration?

    Copyright ownership grants the holder the sole authority to utilize the creation, with certain limitations. When an individual produces an original work, fixed in a physical form, they inherently gain copyright over that creation. Numerous categories of works qualify for copyright protection. Some instances are listed below:

    • Audiovisual creations like television programs, films, video blogs, and digital videos Audio tracks and musical pieces.
    • Written content, including speeches, essays, publications, and song lyrics.
    • Visual art, such as drawings, prints, and promotional materials.
    • Interactive media like video games and software applications.
    • Theatrical works, including stage performances, operas, and living pictures.
    Check List to Applying Registration of Copyright.
    • Start by checking if the work you intend to register qualifies for copyright protection and registration in Pakistan. Different types of works have different requirements, such as if it is a literary, artistic, or musical creation. The application for each work must be separate and must be submitted to the Registrar of Copyrights. In accordance with the Copyright Form i.e. Form II as available in Rule 4 (i), a copyright application must be filled with a government fee.
    • Application FORM II (To be sent in Triplicate)
    • Statement of Particulars (To be sent in Triplicate)
    • Statement of further Particulars (For literary, Dramatic, Musical, and Artistic work only) To be sent in Triplicate
    • Affidavit of the Author and Affidavit signed by the Applicant
    • A Pay-order in favor of D.G.I.P.O.
    • Power of attorney (FORM K) for the firm
    • (in case of a registered company) Board Resolution
    • Advertisement (Under the proviso to Sub-Section (2) of Section 39 of the Copyrights Ordinance, 1962) Read with Rule-4 (3 A) of Copyright rules, 1967
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    Copyright Registration Process

    Step by Step in Pakistan.

    The originator fascinated by intellectual property rights in any creation may submit a request in the approved format accompanied by the specified fee to the Registrar for recording details of the creation in the Registry of Intellectual Property. For each creation, a separate request must be filed by the applicant. For the registration of intellectual property rights, the following documents are required to be provided to the Registrar of Intellectual Property:

    Step 1: SUBMITTING THE REQUEST:

    Request for Registration in triplicate using Form-II. The individual submitting the request must simultaneously send a copy of the request to every other person who may be impacted or interested in the intellectual property rights of the creation. All requests for registration must be accompanied by a Declaration of Details. This declaration must be submitted in triplicate. In addition to the Declaration of Details, a Declaration of Additional Details in triplicate is also required for the registration of Literary, Dramatic, Musical, and Artistic creations. Two copies of the original creation must be provided for intellectual property protection

    Step 2: REVIEW PROCESS:

    If professional services are hired to produce a creation to be protected, a sworn statement from that professional must be submitted along with the request, stating that they do not hold any rights or claims regarding the creation to be protected. The registration fee must be paid via a Demand Draft issued to the DG IPO. For the registration of an artistic creation, the applicant must publish a notice in a newspaper and provide two copies of this advertisement to the Registrar of Intellectual Property. The advertisement must be published in the approved format as specified in the Intellectual Property Rules.

    Step 3: REGISTRATION PROCESS:

    Upon receiving the request, the Registrar will record the details of the creation in the Registry of Intellectual Property and issue a certificate of such registration to the applicant, unless, for reasons to be documented in writing, the Registrar believes that such an entry should not be made for any creation. A certificate of registration of intellectual property rights in a creation shall serve as prima facie evidence that intellectual property rights exist in the creation and that the person listed in the certificate as the owner of the intellectual property rights is the rightful owner of such rights

    Intellectual Property Protection:

    When discussing Pakistan, intellectual property protection is regulated by the provisions of the Intellectual Property Act, 1962 (“the Act”), which is based on the British Act of 1914. The act of reproducing a creation that is entitled to intellectual property protection, either directly or indirectly (such as through the use of a machine or device), constitutes a violation of the intellectual property rights in the creation, and the creator may take strict legal measures in this regard.
    Video games and software programs Dramatic creations, such as theatrical performances and musicals, tableaus

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    FAQ Page

    Frequently asked question (FAQ)pages to find answars.

    The procedure for trademark registration is as follows. The applicant applies for a Trademark Search by filling out TM Form 55 and giving the required Trademark. A search is then made by TMR Office to check if a trademark similar to the one being sought already exists.

    You can only get the copyright registered if you have trademark certificate.

    A Registered Copyright last for 50 Years in Pakistan.

    Trademark is the protection of brand and copyright is the protection of label / monogram / font / color etc.

    Copyright take place under the law of FIA (Federal Investigation Agency), the applicant will be able to approach the deceiving person through the FIA. FIA will capture all the goods and seal the business place with the 9 year of imprisonment and fine depends on the loss of actual owner of copyright.

    Yes,
    A logo that includes artistic or design elements, (i.e. not just the name on its own), is legally regarded as being a work of artistic creation and therefore will be protected under copyright law. Copyright protects the logo as an artistic work.

    No
    You can protect your logo by registering copyrights.

    You can protect your logo by registering copyrights.

    No, not for the time being

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