COPYRIGHT STATISTICS
There is an increase of 22% in the total number of copyright applications filed for the month of October as compared to the month of September. A total of 1636 applications were filed in the month of September, 2019. The majority of applications were filed for literary works and artistic works.
| Sl. No | Type of Work | Number of Applications Filed in the Month of September 2019 | Number of Applications Filed in the Month of October 2019 | Change | Percentage Change |
| 1 | Literary/ Dramatic Work | 845 | 969 | 124 | Increase of 14% |
| 2 | Artistic Work | 586 | 394 | 192 | Decrease of 0.32% |
| 3 | Cinematograph Work | 21 | 11 | 10 | Decrease of 0.47% |
| 4 | Sound Recording | 50 | 116 | 66 | Increase of 132% |
| 5 | Software | 119 | 146 | 27 | Increase of 22% |
| Total | 1621 | 1636 | 15 | Increase of 22% |
Authored and compiled by Neharika Vhatkar (Associate, BananaIP Counsels)
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