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The Copyright Transfer And Disclosure Form is essential in Indian intellectual property transactions where copyright ownership needs to be formally transferred from one party to another. This document is commonly used in publishing, media, academic, and creative industries when authors, creators, or rights holders wish to transfer their copyright to publishers, institutions, or other entities. The form must comply with the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, and subsequent amendments, particularly Section 19 which mandates specific requirements for copyright assignment. The document serves dual purposes: first, as a legal instrument for transferring copyright ownership, and second, as a disclosure mechanism ensuring all relevant information about the work is properly documented. This includes the work's originality, any pre-existing rights, and potential encumbrances. The form is particularly important in India's growing creative and digital economy, where clear ownership documentation is crucial for commercialization and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
