Can one see copyright registration records?

       Yes, one can see the copyright records. The Copyright Office is necessary as per the law to maintain the records of copyright registrations. It is also required to make them available for public inspection. Once the registration is completed and the claim has been cataloged, it becomes a part of the public record. Individuals who have always been able to come to the Copyright Office can inspect their public records. Individuals can also request the copies of the records of registration from the Copyright Office’s Records Research & the Certification Section. The information from the registration records dated January 1, 1978, is available on the website of the Copyright Office.

Can one remove information that is not intended to publish?

         While having the best intentions in sharing a copyrighted work, “No copyright infringement intended” does not allow us to get out of it. If one could use the legal disclaimers like this to the bypass laws, many people would be driving Ferraris right now with no intention of stealing. Actions speak louder than the words, and to simply state that one is not doing something while doing it is not a form of legal defense.

How can one prevent personal information from being placed on the website of the copyright office?

       Whenever one creates something unique, like a blog post, it’s automatically owned by that person. This doesn’t exactly mean that person has any legal leverage if someone decides to steal the articles or logo. In fact, one often can do without registered copyright is send a cease letter. But if one learns how to copyright a logo and the other elements on that person’s site, it is much easier to collect compensation.

Can minor claim copyright?

        Yes, minors may claim copyright. The Copyright Office initiates the registrations to the minors. But the state laws may regulate the business which deals with the copyrights that are involved are owned by the minors.

Can anyone register more than a work on the same application?

       One may generally register one work per application. But there are various exceptions regarding this rule. Each exception consists of a few strict eligibility requirements.

Can foreigner claim copyright?

         According to the Act, 1939, and the Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992 it is mandatory that certain categories of the foreigners who intended to stay in India are more than a specified period, are required for themselves to register with the Registration Officer.