Your creative work is your most valuable asset. Copyright registration gives you legal proof of ownership, exclusive rights to reproduce and monetise your work, and the power to take legal action against infringers — for the lifetime of the author plus 60 years.
Under the Copyright Act, 1957, copyright is an automatic right that arises the moment an original work is created. However, registration creates a public record and legal presumption of ownership — essential for enforcement, licensing, and legal proceedings.
Only you can reproduce, distribute, adapt, perform, or display your work. Anyone doing so without permission infringes your copyright and can be sued for damages.
License your work for royalties, assign rights for lump-sum payments, or register with copyright societies (IPRS, PPL, IRRO) to collect royalties automatically from broadcasters and publishers.
A copyright certificate is prima facie evidence in court — it shifts the burden of proof to the infringer. Without registration, proving ownership in a dispute becomes far more difficult and costly.
India is a signatory to the Berne Convention — your Indian copyright registration gives you automatic protection in 180+ member countries without additional filings.
❌ Not protected by copyright: Ideas, concepts, facts, titles, names, short phrases, slogans, procedures, methods, mathematical concepts, or works in the public domain. Copyright protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself.
Copyright gives you two categories of rights — both protected by Indian law.
💡 Key distinction: Economic rights can be sold, licensed, or assigned to a publisher or producer. But moral rights always remain with the original creator — even after a full assignment of the copyright.
From registration to enforcement and licensing — we handle every stage of protecting your creative work.
We assess your work for originality and registrability, conduct a copyright register search to check for conflicts, and advise on the strongest strategy to register and protect your creation.
We prepare Form XIV, the Statement of Particulars, Statement of Further Particulars, and collate all supporting documents — NOC, power of attorney, and copy of the work — ready for filing.
We file your application with the Copyright Office, New Delhi (online and physical), obtain the diary number for tracking, and manage the mandatory 30-day waiting period before examination.
If a third party raises an objection during the waiting period, our attorneys respond with legal arguments and evidence. We handle all examiner queries until your registration is granted.
If someone copies or misuses your work — online or offline — we move fast with cease & desist notices, DMCA/platform takedowns, civil suits for injunction and damages, and criminal complaints under Section 63.
Monetise your copyright through licensing — exclusive, non-exclusive, or territorial. We draft watertight licensing agreements, royalty structures, and handle complete copyright assignment deeds with the Copyright Office.
We register you with Indian copyright societies — IPRS (music composers), PPL (performers), IRRO (literary works) — so royalties are automatically collected whenever your work is used commercially.
Specialised registration for software source code, databases, websites, and mobile apps — with guidance on deposit requirements, trade secret overlay, and enforcement against digital piracy and code theft.
Discuss your creative work with our copyright attorneys. We assess originality, identify the correct category of work, advise on what to register, and outline the documentation required.
We prepare Form XIV, the Statement of Particulars, Statement of Further Particulars, and collate supporting documents (NOC, power of attorney, copy of work). Everything reviewed and ready for filing.
Your application is filed with the Copyright Office. A diary number is issued immediately — confirming your filing date. The mandatory 30-day waiting period begins, during which third parties may raise objections.
After the waiting period, the Registrar examines the application. If objections are raised — by the examiner or a third party — our attorneys respond with legal arguments, evidence of ownership, and prior creation proof.
Your copyright certificate is issued by the Registrar of Copyrights. This is your legal proof of ownership — enforceable in all Indian courts and recognised in 180+ Berne Convention countries. We assist with licensing, assignment, or enforcement as needed.
No hidden charges. Our professional fees are shared upfront before you commit.
Above are government fees only. Our professional fees for drafting, filing, and follow-up are shared transparently during consultation — no surprises. Contact us for a complete quote.
Dedicated copyright lawyers with deep experience across literary, musical, software, film, and artistic works — not generalists filing forms.
Fast, streamlined filing with the Copyright Office — we handle all documentation so your certificate arrives as quickly as possible.
Specialised in software, app, website, and database copyright — including source code deposit strategy and digital piracy enforcement.
From takedown notices and platform DMCA requests to High Court injunctions and criminal complaints — we enforce your rights aggressively.
Government fees and our professional charges shared upfront — no hidden costs, no surprises on your invoice.
Your Indian copyright certificate gives you automatic protection in 180+ Berne Convention countries — no additional filings needed globally.
Every day without registration is a day without legal proof of ownership. Secure your copyright certificate today — speak with our attorneys. Free consultation, no obligation.