[NOTIFIED VIDE GAZETTE NOTIFICATION UNDER REFERENCE
G.S.R. 225(E) DATED 30TH MARCH, 2021]
The amendments have been introduced with the objective of
bringing the existing rules in parity with other relevant
legislations.
1. A new provision regarding the publication of a copyrights
journal has been inserted, thus eliminating the requirement of
publication in the Official Gazette. The Copyrights Journal will be
available on the Copyright Office website.
Implication: The same will ensure a smooth and
seamless compliance in the light of the technological advancement
in digital era by adopting electronic means as primary mode of
communication and working in the Copyright Office.
2. The compliance requirements for registration of software
works have been largely reduced wherein the applicant can file the
first 10 and last 10 pages of source code, or the entire source
code if less than 20 pages, with no blocked out or redacted
portions.
