Register copyright in your creative work or software
Copyright exists from the moment a work is created, but registration gives you a public record and strong evidence of ownership in a dispute. We prepare the application, file it with the Copyright Office and follow it to registration.
What is included
- Work category assessment (literary, artistic, musical, software, sound recording, film)
- Statement of particulars and description
- No-objection certificates where authorship and ownership differ
- Online filing with the Copyright Office
- Reply to discrepancy letters
- Tracking until the extract of the register is issued
- Certificate to your vault
What is not included
- Government fee: Rs 500 per literary, artistic or software work; Rs 2,000 for a sound recording; Rs 5,000 for a film
- Hearings on third-party objections (quoted separately)
Who needs this
Authors, designers, software companies, publishers, musicians and brands. Logos are often registered under copyright as artistic works alongside a trademark filing.
Documents required
- Copy of the work (manuscript, artwork, source code extract or recording)
- Applicant PAN, Aadhaar or incorporation certificate
- Author details and date of creation or publication
- NOC from the author if the applicant is not the author
- For logos used as trademarks, a search certificate from the Trade Marks Registry
How it works
We review the work and prepare the application
The application is filed and a diary number issued
After the 30-day objection period, examination proceeds to registration
Timeline
Filed in 2 to 3 days; registration in a few months. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.
If you skip it
What this service creates next
Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.
- Trademark registration for logos and brand names
- Assignment or licence agreements
- Infringement notices if your work is copied
See AdvisoNet plans from ₹1,499 per month
Frequently asked questions
Is registration compulsory?
No. Copyright arises automatically. Registration is recommended because the certificate is accepted as evidence of ownership.
How long does copyright last?
For literary, artistic and musical works, the author’s lifetime plus 60 years. For software, films and sound recordings, 60 years from publication.
How long does registration take?
There is a mandatory 30-day wait for objections. Examination and registration usually take a few months after that, depending on the Copyright Office.
Fees shown are AdvisoNet professional fees exclusive of GST and government charges. Content is general information, not legal advice; applicability depends on facts and current law.