Copyright RegistrationSecure Your Creative Rights
Legally establish **ownership** of your original works and gain proof for enforcement against infringement.
Overview
Copyright registration is the process of legally establishing the ownership of original creative works such as **literary content, art, music, films, software, and more**. While copyright exists automatically upon creation, registration provides official proof and makes enforcement easier in case of infringement. The process is done before the Copyright Office, and a certificate is issued upon approval.
Key Benefits
Official record of authorship and ownership
Provides legal evidence in infringement disputes
Easier to license, sell, or transfer rights
Prevents others from copying or distributing your work without permission
Enhances commercial value of creative work
Prerequisites
Complete copyright application form (Form XIV)
Copies of the work to be registered (2 copies for unpublished, 3 for published works)
Full details of applicant (name, address, nationality, contact)
Author’s details (if different from applicant)
Proof of identity and address (PAN/Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID)
Statement of applicant’s interest (owner/author/assignee/publisher)
Power of Attorney, if applying through agent/advocate
Title, category, language, and publication details of the work
Statutory fee payment (online/DD/IPO)
What You'll Receive
Copyright Registration Certificate
Diary Number for application tracking
Frequently Asked Questions
No, copyright protection exists automatically upon creation. However, registration is highly recommended as it provides legal evidence in infringement disputes.
The Copyright Act covers literary, musical, dramatic, and artistic works, cinematograph films, sound recordings, and computer software (including source code).
The legal waiting period is 30 days for any objections. If there are no objections, the process generally takes between 2 to 9 months for final registration.
The author, the owner of the copyright (if different from the author), or any other person interested in the copyright (such as a publisher or assignee) can apply.