Fake copyright site infuriates Indian government

India's government has issued a warning to users of www.copyright.in, which it says is “creating a false impression that it is the official website of the copyright registration office in India and inviting applications for protection of the various works i.e. literary, artistic, dramatic, musical, sound recording and cinematographic films along with its evidences.”

“This claim is totally fraudulent and creating confusion among general public,” India's government says. “Hence, all concerned are advised that they should not make any payment or submit application forms on-line or otherwise take any service relating to copyright registration or any other activity relating to copyright through this website. DIPP or Copyright Office will not be responsible for any damages or loss in this regard.”

India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry has initiated legal action against the fake site and will try to block it.

www.copyright.gov.in is the nation's sole official copyright site.