IP-03 · Trademark & IP
Copyright Registration
Register software, writing, music, art or film with the Copyright Office.
- Professional fee from
- ₹4,999
- Timeline
- 3–8 months, including the mandatory 30-day objection window
- Governed by
- Copyright Act, 1957
Professional fee. Government fee varies by work type.
Best suited to
Software companies, agencies, publishers, musicians and film producers
Overview
Copyright exists automatically the moment a work is created, but registration gives you a certificate that stands as evidence in court and makes enforcement far simpler. For software companies it is also frequently requested during due diligence.
After filing there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period for objections, then examination, then the registration certificate.
What is included
- Form XIV application
- Statement of particulars and further particulars
- Objection handling
- Registration certificate
Documents you need
- 01Two copies of the work — source code extract for software
- 02NOC from the author if the applicant is different
- 03Details of publication if published
- 04Applicant KYC
How the filing runs
- Week 1
Filed
Application submitted with the work.
- Week 2–6
Objection window
Mandatory 30-day period for third-party objections.
- Month 3–8
Registered
Certificate issued after examination.
Questions about copyright registration
01Should I copyright or trademark my logo?
Both are possible and they protect different things. A trademark protects the logo as a brand identifier in your trade class; copyright protects it as an artistic work. Most brands do the trademark first.
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