Copyright ensures certain minimum safeguards of the rights of authors over their creations, thereby protecting and rewarding creativity. Creativity being the keystone of progress, no civilized society can afford to ignore the basic requirement of encouraging the same. The economic and social development of society is dependent on creativity. The protection provided by copyright to the efforts of writers, artists, designers, dramatists, musicians, architects and producers of sound recordings, cinematograph films, and computer software creates an atmosphere conducive to creativity, which induces them to create more and motivates others to create.

The copyright registration is a lengthy process since it can take up to 10 to 12 months. Copyright registration is important because it can protect your rights for years, even after your death.