The registration of copyright is not mandatory but is advisable to get it registered so that the copyright owners can file for assignment, licensing and also take actions against the infringing parties over the illegal use of their copyright.

1. Copyright
Registration in
cinematographic
films

2. What is a cinematographic
film
• Any work:
- which is visually sound
- Audio recorded
• Any film or video would be considered as
a cinematographic film if it includes visual
recording and audio recording in it.

3. Who can file for copyright
registration
• Author
• Original owner
• Authorised agent

4. Documents
Form XIV (Application for registration of copyright)
Statement of particulars to be signed by the author or the
owner.
1 copy, if the work is published, and 2 copies if the work is
not published.
Power of Attorney, if the application is filed through an
advocate.
No objection certificate, if there are persons other than the
Applicant.

5. Tenure of protection
• Section 26 of the Copyright Act, 1957 deals with the term
of copyright protection for cinematographic films
• Tenure of protection from the date of publication would be
60 years.