Copyright Registration in India

Protect your original creative works — books, software, music, art, websites. Filed with the Copyright Office of India.

Copyright is an automatic right that arises the moment an original work is created. However, registering your copyright with the Copyright Office of India creates an official public record of your ownership — making it far easier to prove ownership and enforce your rights in case of infringement.

What Can Be Copyrighted?

  • Literary works — books, articles, manuals, scripts
  • Computer software and source code
  • Musical works and sound recordings
  • Artistic works — paintings, photographs, illustrations, logos
  • Cinematograph films and video content
  • Websites and online content
  • Databases and compilations

Duration of Copyright

Type of WorkDuration
Literary, Musical, Artistic worksAuthor's lifetime + 60 years
Cinematograph Films60 years from publication
Sound Recordings60 years from publication
Government Works60 years from publication

Registration Process

1

Application Filing (Form XIV)

We file your application with the Copyright Office along with required copies of the work.

2

Mandatory Wait Period

30-day waiting period during which objections can be filed by third parties.

3

Examination

Copyright Office examines the application. We respond to any queries or objections.

4

Registration Certificate

Certificate of Registration issued — official proof of your copyright ownership.

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