What to Do If Someone Steals Your Content: Steps to Enforce Copyright in India
Discovering that someone has stolen your original content—be it a blog post, photograph, video, music track, artwork, or any creative work—can be frustrating and financially damaging. In India, the Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended, including key updates in 2012 for digital protections) provides strong tools to protect creators and enforce rights against infringement. Copyright infringement occurs when someone reproduces, distributes, adapts, communicates, or commercially exploits your work without permission. The good news? You don't have to handle it alone. Following a structured approach can help you stop the theft quickly and seek remedies like removal, damages, or penalties. Here's a practical, step-by-step guide to enforce your copyright in India. Step 1: Gather Strong Evidence of Ownership and Infringement Before taking action, build an ironclad case: Collect proof of your original creation (drafts, timestamps, metadata, publication dates, or registration certificate i...
