Artistic Work / Painting Copyright

Register paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, architectural drawings and works of artistic craftsmanship as artistic works.

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Overview

Understanding Artistic Work / Painting Copyright

The Copyright Act protects all original artistic works — irrespective of artistic quality. Registration provides legally admissible proof of authorship and date of creation, critical for art commerce, exhibitions and infringement claims.
What We Cover

Key Highlights

Registration for paintings, sculptures, photographs
High-resolution work submission
Dating and authorship establishment
Moral and economic rights vesting
Our Process

How We Help You

A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.

1Work Documentation

High-resolution image, dimensions, medium and date of creation.

2Filing

Form XIV under artistic work category with two copies of the image.

3Registration

Certificate issued; moral rights protected even after assignment.

FAQs

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin

Yes — photographs are registrable artistic works under Section 2(c).

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