Copyright Registration — Protect Your Original Creative or Software Work
Register your original literary, artistic, musical or software work to establish clear legal ownership and evidence in case of infringement.
Why founders choose this over doing it themselves.
Strong legal evidence
A registration certificate is powerful proof of ownership in any dispute.
Covers a wide range of work
Books, music, art, films and software code are all eligible.
Long-lasting protection
Copyright typically lasts for the author's lifetime plus 60 years.
Who is eligible
- The applicant must be the original creator or an authorised assignee
- Work must be original and fixed in a tangible form
- Applies to literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and software works
Documents required
- Copy or sample of the work being registered
- Identity proof of the applicant/author
- NOC from co-authors or publishers, if applicable
- Details of the work's first publication, if published
How it works.
From search to filing, and through to registration.
Search & assessment
We check availability and assess your application.
Application filed
Your application is submitted to the relevant IP office.
Examination
The examiner reviews your application and may raise queries.
Registration granted
Once cleared, your registration certificate is issued.
Timeline
Filing is quick — full registration takes longer due to government examination.
Pricing
Frequently asked questions
No, copyright exists automatically on creation, but registration gives you strong documentary evidence of ownership and date.
It typically takes 6 to 12 months due to the mandatory objection window and government processing.
Yes, source code is registrable as a literary work under Indian copyright law.
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