Copyright registration services for literary, artistic, musical, cinematographic and software works — creating a permanent legal record of your ownership in India.
Copyright arises automatically upon creation of an original literary, artistic, musical, cinematographic or software work. However, formal registration with the Copyright Office of India creates a public legal record that serves as prima facie evidence of ownership in any court proceeding. A diary number is issued immediately upon filing, providing instant interim protection.
Copyright arises automatically upon creation — but registration provides conclusive legal proof of ownership in court.
Copyright protection lasts for the creator's lifetime plus 60 years — one of the longest-lasting IP protections.
Through the Berne Convention, your Indian copyright is automatically protected in 180+ countries.
We identify the correct category for your work — literary, artistic, musical, cinematographic or software — under the Copyright Act.
We prepare and file the copyright application with the Copyright Office along with all required documents.
A diary number is issued immediately upon filing — providing interim proof of your copyright application date.
After examination and the 30-day waiting period, the Copyright Office issues your official Registration Certificate.
Registration creates a legal presumption of ownership — invaluable in any court proceeding or IP dispute.
A publicly accessible legal record at the Copyright Office of India.
Enables civil suits for injunctions, damages and criminal complaints against infringers.
Registered copyrights can be licensed to generate royalty income from your creative works.
Through the Berne Convention, protected in 180+ countries automatically.
Interim protection begins the moment we file — diary number proves your application date.
Contact Adv. Nikhil Soni for a free consultation — no commitment, no fees.
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