Copyright is a type of intellectual property right that provides legal protection to original works of art, literature, music, and cinematography, ensuring that their creators have the exclusive legal right to create, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and modify them. Copyright has become an essential tool for creators to safeguard their creative endeavors from unauthorized use and plagiarism.

In India, copyright protection is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957. This legislation provides creators with the exclusive rights to create, reproduce, distribute, perform, and display their works of authorship. Copyright protection automatically arises upon the creation of a work, so there is no need to go through legal processes like Copyright Registration for it.

However, Copyright registration in India offers additional benefits, such as evidence of ownership and the ability to initiate legal action in case of infringement. Moreover, online copyright registration services introduced by the Indian Government have simplified the process and allowed creators to easily protect their works.