Summary
This post presents an analytical overview of copyright statistics in India for September 2019. It reports a 3 percent decrease in total copyright applications compared to August, with 1621 filings recorded. The majority of applications pertain to literary and artistic works, while categories such as cinematograph works and sound recordings saw notable increases. Data is compiled by BananaIP Counsels, based on primary and secondary sources. The bulletin is intended to provide structured insights into recent copyright filing trends in India.
COPYRIGHT STATISTICS
There is a decrease of 3% in the total number of copyright applications filed for the month of September as compared to the month of August. A total of 1621 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 August 2019 | Number of Applications Filed in the Month of September 2019 | Change | Percentage Change |
| 1 | Literary/ Dramatic Work | 1024 | 845 | 179 | Decrease of 17% |
| 2 | Artistic Work | 511 | 586 | 75 | Increase of 14% |
| 3 | Cinematograph Work | 9 | 21 | 12 | Increase of 133% |
| 4 | Sound Recording | 0 | 50 | 50 | Increase of 50% |
| 5 | Software | 120 | 119 | 1 | Negligible change |
| Total | 1664 | 1621 | 43 | Decrease of 3% |
Authored and compiled by Neharika Vhatkar (Associate, BananaIP Counsels)
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