Summary
The post presents a detailed compilation of Indian copyright application statistics for November and December 2021. There was a significant 43 percent increase in applications filed in December compared to November, with December recording 3375 applications and November 2364. The majority of filings pertained to literary and artistic works, indicating ongoing interest in these categories. The data was compiled by Neharika Vhatkar and Parikha Rathi, drawing from both primary and secondary sources. The report provides factual insights into recent copyright filing trends in India.
A compilation of the statistics for the Indian copyright applications during the months of November and December 2021, is given below.
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2021
There is an increase of 43% in the total number of copyright applications filed for the month of December as compared to the month of November 2021. A total of 2364 applications were filed in the month of November and a total of 3375 applications were filed in the month of December 2021 . 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 November 2021 | Number of Applications Filed in the Month of December 2021 | Change | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Literary/ Dramatic Work | 1334 | 1708 | 374 | Increase of 28% |
| 2 | Artistic Work | 399 | 675 | 276 | Increase of 69% |
| 3 | Cinematograph Work | 27 | 18 | 9 | Decrease of 33% |
| 4 | Sound Recording | 445 | 800 | 355 | Increase of 80% |
| 5 | Software | 130 | 153 | 23 | Increase of 18% |
| 6 | Music | 29 | 21 | 8 | Decrease of 28% |
| Total | 2364 | 3375 | 1011 | Increase of 43% |
Authored and compiled by Neharika Vhatkar (Associate, BananaIP Counsels) and Parikha Rathi (Legal Intern)
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