Copyright registration
Register your original work — books, music, software, artwork, films or website content — with the Copyright Office and get legal proof of ownership.
- Filed in 2–3 days · registration usually in a few months
- 100% online
- Expert-assisted filing
₹4,999+ 18% GST
Government fee: At actualsFixed fee · pay online or after the expert callOverview
Copyright protects original literary, artistic, musical, dramatic and cinematographic works, sound recordings and computer software under the Copyright Act, 1957.
Copyright exists as soon as the work is created, but registration with the Copyright Office gives you a certificate that courts accept as proof of ownership — very useful in disputes, licensing and takedowns.
| Work | Examples |
|---|---|
| Literary | Books, articles, blogs, course material |
| Software | Source code, apps |
| Artistic | Logos, illustrations, paintings, photographs |
| Musical and sound | Songs, lyrics, recordings |
| Cinematographic | Films, short videos, ads |
Government fee: from ₹500 per work for literary, artistic and software works, higher for films and some categories. After filing there is a 30-day waiting period for objections, then examination.
Copyright generally lasts for the author's lifetime plus 60 years. A logo can be protected by both copyright and trademark — we advise which suits you.
What's included
- Advice on the right category of work
- Application and Statement of Particulars drafted
- Filing on the Copyright Office portal
- NOC and authorisation documents prepared
- Discrepancy and objection replies
- Tracking until the certificate is issued
Documents you'll need
Tick what you already have — we'll guide you on the rest.
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How it works
- 1
Review the work
We confirm the category and who should be named as author and owner.
- 2
Draft & file
We prepare the application and file it online with the fee.
- 3
Waiting period
A 30-day period allows objections from others.
- 4
Examination
The examiner reviews the application; we reply to any discrepancy.
- 5
Certificate
The registration certificate is issued once approved.
Pricing
- Fixed fee. No hourly billing, no add-ons later. 18% GST is added at checkout and shown on your invoice.
- Government fee at actuals. We tell you the exact amount before you pay it.
- Several registrations? One expert can handle them together. Call +91 70113 96724 for a combined quote.
Questions, answered
Is copyright registration mandatory?
No. Copyright exists automatically, but registration gives you legal proof of ownership, which helps a lot in disputes.
How long does copyright last?
For most works, the author's lifetime plus 60 years. For films, sound recordings and some others, 60 years from publication.
Should I register my logo under copyright or trademark?
A trademark protects the logo as a brand for your goods or services. Copyright protects it as artwork. Many businesses do both.
Can I register software?
Yes. Computer programs are registered as literary works, with the source code submitted.
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