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Copyright Registration

Protect Your Work, Register Your Copyright!

Our attorneys specialize in the Protection of the efforts of writers, artists, designers, dramatists, musicians, architects, and producers of sound recordings, cinematograph films, and computer software. Also, advising filing and prosecuting applications to register Copyright; advising on the use and registration of Copyright; and handling Copyright oppositions, revocations, and invalidations.

Copyright is a sort of licensed innovation security like trademarks and licenses. Copyright enlistment is finished after the Copyright Act, of 1957. With copyright enlistment, you become a legitimate proprietor of your imaginative work in regard to books, artistic creations, music, sites, and so on.

Copyright enlistment with the power makes sure that the inventive work of the creator can’t be duplicated. No individual is permitted to utilize the equivalent without the consent of the creator or maker. The creator is qualified to charge others for utilizing his work or evolving it. Copyright enlistment shields the privileges of the innovator from encroachment. In India, the enrollment gives its proprietor restrictive, singular rights to circulate, repeat, recreate the work, or offer approval to another substance for the equivalent. It offers a lot of rights – correspondence to general society, privileges of propagation, adjustment, and interpretation of the work. Be that as it may, thoughts, techniques, strategies for activity, or scientific ideas can’t be copyrighted.

Protect your work legally

Copyright Registration Process in India

In India, copyright is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957, and is administered by the Copyright Office, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

If you want to protect your creative work, registering your copyright is a smart move.

Copyright protection automatically applies once you create an original work and fix it in a tangible form (e.g., writing it down, recording it, or saving it digitally). However, Necessary to registering your copyright with the appropriate government agency (such as the India. Copyright Office)

Copyright your ideas, writings, and more

What can you copyright under

Literary works (books, blogs, software, etc.
Artistic works (paintings, drawings, photographs, etc.)
Musical works (lyrics, compositions, recordings)
Cinematographic films (movies, documentaries)
Sound recordings (songs, podcasts)
Dramatic works (scripts, plays)
Software & Computer Programs

Tips

1. Register ASAP to protect your rights early.
2. Keep copies of drafts, emails, or other records proving you created the work.
3. Consider consulting a copyright attorney if dealing with complex rights (e.g., co-authorship).

Steps for Copyright Registration in India

Step 1: Prepare Required Documents

🔹 Basic Requirements:

Work to be copyrighted (soft copy or physical copy)
Author’s name, address, and nationality
Owner’s name and details (if different from the author)
Year of creation and first publication (if applicable)
Class & description of the work

🔹 Additional Documents (if applicable):

NOC from the author (if applying on behalf of someone else)
NOC from publisher (if the work is published)
If it’s software, a brief description & source code (at least 10-15 pages)

Step 2: File an Online Application

‘New Registration’ and fill in the required details Upload supporting documents Pay the prescribed fee (varies based on work type)
Choose any one Copyright Registration

• Literary, Artistic, Music Works
• Software / Computer Program
• Cinematograph Films & Sound Recordings

Step 3: Review & Diary Number Issued

Once submitted, a Diary Number is issued as acknowledgment.
The Copyright Office conducts a preliminary examination.

Step 4: Waiting Period & Objections Handling

A 90-day waiting period is provided to allow objections.
If no objections: The application proceeds for final scrutiny.
If an objection is raised: A hearing is scheduled to resolve it.

Step 5: Registration Certificate Issued

• If everything is in order, the Copyright Registration Certificate is granted.
• The process usually takes 12 to 18 months depending on objections and workload.