Summary
This post presents a detailed analysis of the Indian copyright application statistics for January and February 2022. It reports a 9 percent increase in the total number of copyright applications filed in February compared to January, with figures rising from 2171 to 2369 applications respectively. The majority of these applications pertain to literary and artistic works. The bulletin is prepared by BananaIP Counsels as part of their pro bono initiative to promote intellectual property awareness. All data is compiled from various verified and unverified sources, and readers are encouraged to seek clarifications or report corrections if needed.
A compilation of the statistics for the Indian copyright applications during the months of January and February 2022, is given below.
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2022
There is an increase of 9% in the total number of copyright applications filed for the month of February 2022 as compared to the month of January 2022. A total of 2171 applications were filed in the month of January and a total of 2369 applications were filed in the month of February 2022. The majority of applications were filed for literary works and artistic works.
| Sr.No | Type of Work | Number of Applications Filed in the Month of January 2022 | Number of Applications Filed in the Month of February 2022 | Change | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literary/ Dramatic Work | 1324 | 1363 | 39 | Increase of 2.9 % |
| 2 | Artistic Work | 406 | 514 | 108 | Increase of 26% |
| 3 | Cinematograph Work | 22 | 27 | 5 | Increase of 22% |
| 4 | Sound Recording | 258 | 137 | 121 | Decrease of 47% |
| 5 | Software | 140 | 298 | 158 | Increase of 112% |
| 6 | Music | 21 | 30 | 9 | Increase of 43% |
| Total | 2171 | 2369 | 198 | Increase of 9% |
Authored and compiled by Neharika Vhatkar (Associate, BananaIP Counsels)
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