Cinematograph Films Copy
Copyright in "cinematograph film" can be defined as any visual work or visual recording on any medium created by a process capable of creating moving images. As explained, they can be created in any way and, in addition to image recordings, also include audio recordings.
Generally, Copyright for Cinematograph films is owned by the person who arranged for the film to be made, (i.e. the producer, the production company, or the person or company who commissioned the film) provided there is an agreement to the contradictory.
Below mentioned is the procedure of Copyright for Cinematograph Films.
Formalities check
After a requestor submits a request, the Copyright Agent performs a formality check to ensure that the submitted document is properly attached to the request. However, if this is not the case, a letter will be sent to the applicant stating the required documents.
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Notices will be posted for one month after confirmation of the proceedings by the Copyright Officer to which persons interested in the subject matter of copyright or who disagree with the applicant's right to register their work may object. will be If a party files an objection, both parties (applicant and objector) will be invited to respond in writing, which will then be heard by the Registrar. If there are objections, the application will be rejected.
Examination
The copyright officer will review the work for objections and disagreements. If there is an objection, the application procedure will be rejected. However, if no objection is filed after the objection period has passed, further action will be taken.
In the event of discrepancies, applicants will be given the opportunity to amend their work based on the requirements and forward it to registration. If the discrepancies are corrected, the application will be processed by the registrar and a registration certificate will be issued.
Registration
Once the process of examination gets completed registration, a Registration Certificate, as well as extracts of Copyright Registration will be sent to the Applicant.
Duration of Protection
Section 26 of the Copyright Act deals with the duration of protection for cinematograph films, in which the duration of protection is 60 years. The duration of protection begins from the year when the work was first published.
How Cinematography film is published?
The Cinematography film is published via:
• TV shows showcasing the Cinematography film.
• DTH Channels showcasing Cinematography films.
• Broadcasting the cinematograph film via Compact Disk or DVD.
• Releasing the movie in the theatres or multiplexes.
This is the procedure step by step of making to publishing a film. I have attached images relating to cinematograph.
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