A compilation of the statistics for the Indian copyright applications during the months of August-October 2021, is given below.
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2021
In September, a total of 2873 copyright applications were filed. A decrease of 8% was seen compared to the month of August 2021, during which a total 3127 applications were filed.
The majority of applications during the months of August and September, 2021, were filed for literary/ dramatic works.
| Total early publications | 7,782 |
|---|---|
| Total ordinary publications | 25,380 |
| Total applications published | 33,162 |
| Total grants in Delhi | 8,119 |
| Total grants in Mumbai | 3,376 |
| Total grants in Chennai | 7,714 |
| Total grants in Kolkata | 3,278 |
| Total Grants | 22,487 |
| Total applications examined | 50,866 |
SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2021
In October, a total of 2686 copyright applications were filed. A decrease of 6% was seen compared to the month of September 2021, during which a total of 2873 applications were filed.
The majority of applications during the months of September and October, 2021, were filed for literary/ dramatic works.
| City | Previous Week | This Week | Percentage of change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 138 | 177 | 28.26% increase |
| Mumbai | 29 | 94 | 224.14% increase |
| Chennai | 110 | 152 | 38.18% increase |
| Kolkata | 3 | 7 | 133.33% increase |
| Total | 280 | 430 | 53.57% increase |
Authored and compiled by Neharika Vhatkar (Associate, BananaIP Counsels) and Anjali Shekhawat (Legal Intern)
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