Register your creative work, and stop others copying it.
Copyright protects books, software, artwork, logos, music, films and digital content. Registration gives you official proof of ownership that carries weight in any dispute. We prepare and file your application, answer every objection, and act fast when your work is copied.
- Application preparation and filing at the Indian Copyright Office and abroad
- Objections, discrepancy letters and hearings handled to registration
- Infringement protection with notices, takedowns and enforcement
Protect your work
Tell us what you created and where you need protection. Our team replies within one business day with the steps and fees.
Ownership of what you create, on the official record.
Copyright is the exclusive right to copy, publish, adapt, perform and sell an original creative work. It covers the way an idea is expressed, such as the text of a book, the code of an app, the artwork on a label or the recording of a song, not the idea itself.
Copyright arises as soon as the work is created, but proving who created it, and when, is hard without a record. Registration puts your ownership on an official register. In India, the extract from the Register of Copyrights is treated by courts as prima facie evidence of the particulars it records, and in the United States registration is needed before suing over a US work.
At a glance
- Protects
- Literary, artistic, musical and dramatic works, software, films and sound recordings
- Does not protect
- Ideas, names, titles and short slogans (use a trademark for these)
- Who can apply
- The author, the owner, or an assignee or licensee
- India filing
- Copyright Office, Form XIV with a statement of particulars
- Objection period
- 30 days after filing in India, before examination
- Duration
- Usually the author's life plus 60 years in India, and life plus 70 years in the US, UK and EU
From the first application to the last line of defence.
Every stage of copyright protection, from preparing the application to stopping an infringer, handled by one team that knows your work.
Copyright application preparation
A clean application avoids most objections. We check who owns the work, collect the right documents and describe the work precisely, so the examiner has nothing to question.
- Ownership and authorship check, including employee and commissioned works
- Choice of the correct class of work for each item
- Statement of particulars and statement of further particulars
- No-objection certificates from authors, publishers or artists
- Power of attorney and assignment documents
- Copies of the work prepared to the office's format
Copyright application filing
We file online with the Copyright Office, pay the official fee and track the application from the diary number to the registration certificate.
- Online filing on the Copyright Office portal
- Diary number shared within one business day of filing
- Separate filings for each work, or a planned portfolio
- Software filings with source code extracts
- Filings in the US and other countries through local counsel
- Status updates at every stage
Responding to objections and rejections
Objections are common and can be overcome. We reply to the examiner and to third parties within the deadline, and represent you at hearings.
- Replies to discrepancy letters from the examiner
- Answers to third-party objections filed in the 30-day window
- Hearings before the Deputy Registrar of Copyrights
- Corrections and amendments to the application
- Appeals against refusals
- Requests for reconsideration at the US Copyright Office
Copyright infringement protection
When your work is copied, quick action limits the damage. We gather evidence, send notices and coordinate court action when it is needed.
- Evidence of copying, captured and dated
- Cease and desist letters to infringers
- Takedown notices to marketplaces, app stores and social platforms
- Recordal with Indian customs to stop pirated imports
- Civil and criminal action through litigation counsel
- Settlement and licence negotiations
Assignments, licences and agreements
Copyright can be sold or licensed like any other asset. We draft the agreements that move rights cleanly and record them where needed.
- Assignment deeds from freelancers, agencies and employees
- Licence agreements with clear scope, term and territory
- Publishing, music and software agreements reviewed
- Recordal of changes in ownership
- Transfer of rights in mergers and acquisitions
- Royalty and attribution terms
International copyright protection
Thanks to the Berne Convention your work is protected in most countries automatically. We help you register where it counts and act abroad when needed.
- Advice on where registration adds real value
- US Copyright Office registrations
- Filings in other countries through trusted local counsel
- Cross-border takedown and enforcement
- Protection of foreign works in India
- One point of contact for every country
If you created it, it can likely be registered.
We register every class of work recognised by copyright law, and advise on the best way to file works that combine several, such as an app or a film.
Literary works and books
Books, articles, manuals, course material, research papers and other written content.
Computer software and apps
Source code, object code, mobile apps and software documentation.
Websites and digital content
Website text, graphics, blogs, e-books and online courses.
Artistic works and logos
Logos, labels, packaging artwork, paintings, drawings and illustrations.
Photographs
Product, commercial, stock and artistic photography.
Musical works and lyrics
Musical compositions, notations and song lyrics.
Sound recordings
Songs, albums, podcasts, jingles and other recorded audio.
Films and video
Feature films, advertisements, web series and video content.
Scripts and dramatic works
Screenplays, stage plays, choreography and other dramatic works.
Protecting a new work, or dealing with a copy.
Most clients come to us either to register before launch or because someone has copied their work. We handle both.
Registering your work
Put your ownership on record before you need it.
- Confirm who owns the work and fix gaps in the chain of title
- Choose the right class and the right applicant
- Prepare the application and supporting documents
- File and share the diary number
- Watch the 30-day objection period
- Reply to any discrepancy letter
- Attend the hearing if one is fixed
- Receive the registration certificate
Stopping an infringer
Act quickly to remove copies and recover your losses.
- Review your rights and the copy
- Capture and preserve dated evidence
- Register urgently if the work is not yet registered
- Send a cease and desist letter
- File takedowns with platforms and marketplaces
- Record your rights with customs
- Coordinate court action with litigation counsel
- Negotiate a settlement or licence
From your work to the Register of Copyrights.
Each step has its own documents and deadlines. We manage all of them and keep you informed from filing to certificate.
- 01
Assess
Work, authorship and ownership reviewed; class of work chosen.
- 02
Prepare
Form XIV, statement of particulars, NOCs and copies of the work.
- 03
File
Online filing and official fee; diary number issued.
- 04
30-day wait
Period for third-party objections before examination.
- 05
Examine
Discrepancy letters answered; hearing attended if fixed.
- 06
Register
Entry in the Register of Copyrights; extract issued.
Registration takes time, and an infringer will not wait. Registering a work before launch means your proof of ownership is ready the day someone copies it.
Start your applicationObjections are routine. A weak reply is what loses the application.
Most objections can be resolved with the right evidence and a clear reply on time. These are the ones we answer most often.
Third-party objection
Someone claims the work, or part of it, is theirs. We file a reasoned reply with evidence of creation and ownership.
Discrepancy letter
The examiner raises gaps or errors in the application. We answer each point and correct the record within the deadline.
Missing no-objection certificate
The author, publisher or artist has not consented. We obtain the right NOC or assignment and file it.
Mismatch in particulars
Names, dates or titles do not match the copies filed. We reconcile the documents and amend the application.
Software and code issues
Source code extracts, versions or deposits are questioned. We prepare compliant extracts and explanations.
Hearing before the Registrar
A hearing is fixed to decide the objection. We prepare the written submissions and argue your case.
From a single work to a full catalogue.
Choose the package that fits what you are protecting. Each can be extended as your catalogue grows.
Single registration
One work registered at the Indian Copyright Office, from documents to certificate.
- Ownership and class of work review
- Application and statement of particulars
- NOC and power of attorney drafted
- Online filing and diary number
- Objection period tracked
- Fixed professional fee
Portfolio registration
Several works registered together, such as a book series, a product catalogue or a music album.
- Filing plan for every work
- Shared documents prepared once
- Consistent applicant and ownership details
- One tracker for all applications
- Priority filing for works about to launch
- Volume pricing
Software and app package
Copyright for software, apps and websites, filed with the right code extracts.
- Source and object code extracts prepared
- Versions and modules mapped to filings
- Ownership from developers and agencies secured
- User interface and graphics covered
- Advice on patents and trade secrets alongside
- Confidential handling of code
Objection and hearing support
An application already filed elsewhere, taken over when an objection or hearing arrives.
- Review of the application and the objection
- Reply to discrepancy letter or third-party objection
- Evidence of creation and ownership
- Hearing preparation and representation
- Amendments and corrections
- Appeal advice if refused
Enforcement and takedown
Fast action against copying, online and offline.
- Evidence captured and dated
- Cease and desist letters
- Marketplace, app store and social media takedowns
- Customs recordal against pirated imports
- Litigation through our counsel network
- Settlement and licence terms
Copyright and trademark bundle
Your logo protected as artwork by copyright and as a brand by trademark.
- Copyright registration for the logo artwork
- Trademark search and filing for the brand
- Assignment from the designer secured
- One set of documents for both filings
- Coordinated replies to objections
- Monitoring for copycat marks
Protection that is filed right and defended when it matters.
Creators, startups, publishers and global companies trust us to protect the work their business depends on.
IP specialists, not form fillers
Our team handles copyright alongside trademarks, designs and patents, so your work gets the right protection.
On-time replies
Every objection deadline docketed on receipt, with replies filed well ahead of the official date.
Fewer objections
Careful ownership checks and complete documents before filing mean fewer questions from the examiner.
Global reach
Registration and enforcement in 150+ countries through one point of contact.
Strict confidentiality
Unpublished manuscripts, source code and artwork handled under NDA on request.
Clear updates
Plain-language updates at each stage, with no surprises on fees.
Questions about copyright.
Answers to what creators and businesses ask us most.
Found a copy of your work?
Send us a link or a copy. We will review it and suggest the next step within one business day.
Talk to our team01What is copyright?
Copyright is the exclusive right of the creator or owner to copy, publish, adapt, perform and sell an original work. It covers literary, artistic, musical and dramatic works, software, films and sound recordings.
02Is copyright registration mandatory?
No. Copyright exists as soon as the work is created. Registration is still strongly recommended because it gives you official, dated proof of ownership. In India the extract from the Register of Copyrights is prima facie evidence of its particulars, and in the United States registration is needed before suing over a US work.
03What cannot be protected by copyright?
Ideas, methods, facts, names, titles and short slogans are not protected by copyright. Brand names and slogans are protected by trademark, and technical inventions by patent. We advise on the right protection for each element.
04How long does copyright registration take in India?
After filing there is a 30-day period for objections, followed by examination. If there are no objections or discrepancies, registration usually follows within a few months. Objections and hearings add time, and we give you an estimate at the start.
05Can I register software or a mobile app?
Yes. Software is registered as a literary work, with extracts of the source or object code. We prepare the extracts so that confidential code is protected.
06Should I register my logo as copyright or as a trademark?
Ideally both. Copyright protects the logo as a piece of artwork, while a trademark protects it as a sign of your brand. Make sure you own the artwork, for example through an assignment from the designer.
07Can a foreign company or author register copyright in India?
Yes. Works from countries that are members of the Berne Convention or the WTO are protected in India, and foreign owners can register them through an authorised agent.
08What should I do if someone copies my work?
Keep evidence of the copy and of your own creation, and contact us quickly. We assess the case and can send a cease and desist letter, file takedown notices, record your rights with customs or coordinate court action.
09How long does copyright last?
In India it generally lasts for the author's lifetime plus 60 years, and for 60 years from publication for films, sound recordings and some other works. In the US, UK and EU the general term is the author's life plus 70 years.
Your work deserves proof of ownership. Let's register it.
Tell us about your work. Our team will reply within one business day with the steps and fees.