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A website is a combination of several copyrightable works like design, graphic art, logo, program, and content, etc. The component parts of website can be in different form of digital files such as text, tables, computer programs, compilations including computer databases (“literary works”); photographs, paintings, diagram, map, chart or p...
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ProfessionalHow can I get copyright protection for my webpage?
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Wazzeer Professional Network
ProfessionalA website is a combination of several copyrightable works like design, graphic art, logo, program, and content, etc. The component parts of website can be in different form of digital files such as text, tables, computer programs, compilations including computer databases (“literary works”); photographs, paintings, diagram, map, chart or plan (“artistic works”); works consisting of music and including graphical notation of such work (“musical works”); “sound recordings” and “cinematograph films”.
However, website as a whole is not subject to copyright protection. You have to submit a separate application for each component work/content appearing on your website. In other words, you cannot possess a blanket copyright over the entire website but, you can own a copyright over the individual components of the website.
For further reading:
10 Most asked Questions on Copyright Ever!
Copyright Registration Process – How to get a Copyright in India?
12 Ways Startups can protect digital data
Remedies for Copyright Infringement in India
about 4 years ago
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How can I get copyright protection for my webpage?
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Wazzeer Professional Network
ProfessionalA website is a combination of several copyrightable works like design, graphic art, logo, program, and content, etc. The component parts of website can be in different form of digital files such as text, tables, computer programs, compilations including computer databases (“literary works”); photographs, paintings, diagram, map, chart or plan (“artistic works”); works consisting of music and including graphical notation of such work (“musical works”); “sound recordings” and “cinematograph films”.
However, website as a whole is not subject to copyright protection. You have to submit a separate application for each component work/content appearing on your website. In other words, you cannot possess a blanket copyright over the entire website but, you can own a copyright over the individual components of the website.
For further reading:
10 Most asked Questions on Copyright Ever!
Copyright Registration Process – How to get a Copyright in India?
12 Ways Startups can protect digital data
Remedies for Copyright Infringement in India
about 4 years ago
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