Copy right

Brahm Prakash (Querist) 16 February 2016 This query is : Resolved
Hello All, Hope you are doing well. I have a query regarding copyright of the contents of website of the company. Acquisition of copyright is automatic and it does not require any formality. Copyright comes into existence as soon as a work is created and no formality is required to be completed for acquiring copyright. However, certificate of registration of copyright and the entries made therein serve as prima facie evidence in a court of law with reference to dispute relating to ownership of copyright. Can the Company use the following on its website, without getting registration of copyright under copyright act: Copyright @ 2016, ABC Limited

Regards, Brahm Prakash

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Guest (Expert) 16 February 2016
When you know that is automatic that means automatic by use of any appropriate term to indicate that the contents are copyrighted by the owner shown therewith, provided no such material existed with someone else prior to that period..

Brahm Prakash (Querist) 16 February 2016
Dear Sir,

Thank you for your reply.Yes, it is automatic . However, I wanted to know whether the use of words i.e Copyright@ 2016 ABC Limited on the website is permissible. Different companies have different practices. Thanks again for your reply.

Regards,
Brahm Prakash

H.M.Patnaik (Expert) 16 February 2016
No, you have get the content registeredin order to use the words "Copyright@ 2016 ABC Limited" in a public site.