Protect your logos, magazines, software, apps, website, videos, songs, music and books.
Get your copyright registration application prepared and filed by our experts!
Copyright Registration
- 4.9 Google Rating
- 24x7 Support
Inquire Now!
Steps to Register Copyright online
Provide information and files
After collecting the relevant files we check if they are suitable for filing the application.
Filing of Application
Our team prepare all the necessary documents and file the forms with concerned authorities.
Tracking of Application
You will be updated with all the information passed by the registrar until the copyright registration is complete.
Overview
Copyright registration can be applied for sound recording, music, software, apps and website related works. Under the copyright act there are three classes of works for copyright registration:
~Copyright for books, painting, music etc.in the class of original dramatic, musical and artistic work.
~Another class of copyright is cinematographic film consisting of recording of visuals on any medium
~Recording of sounds is a class of copyright consisting sound recordings irrespective of the instrument/medium on which such recording is made or the method of producing of sounds.
In India, the duration of copyright protection for original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works is the lifetime of the author plus an additional 60 years.
Documents Required
- Name, Address & Nationality of the Candidate – ID proof
- NOC from the publisher if work published and publisher is different from the applicant.
- Search Certificate from Trade Mark Office (TM -60) if any
- NOC from a person whose photograph appears on the work.
- Power of Attorney
- 2 Copies of work
- KYC of author
- DD/IPO of Rs. per work (as applicable)
- NOC from the author if the candidate is different from the author
Copyright Registration Process
The copyright registration process in India involves several steps, with the Copyright Office overseeing the formalisation of ownership for works under Indian copyright law:
1. Application Submission: Complete Form IV and include both the Statement of Particulars and Statement of Further Particulars detailing the work.
2. Fee Payment: Pay the required fee based on the category of work (literary, artistic, software, etc.).
3. Issuance of Dairy Number: After submission, the application receives a Dairy Number, which serves as an official acknowledgment.
4. Handling Objections: If any objections arise, applicants are notified and given the chance to resolve them.
5. Certificate Issuance: Once approved, a copyright certificate is issued, officially confirming ownership and providing reproduction and adaptation rights.
Why BizReg?
We ensure that your copyright registration is completed accurately and promptly, giving you strong legal protection against unauthorised use, duplication, and distribution of your work. Our team handles the paperwork and procedural details, reducing your legal risk. In the event of a legal dispute, copyright registration provides prima facie evidence of ownership in court. BizReg’s thorough registration process strengthens your position with this crucial evidence, simplifying the enforcement of your rights.