Copyright Registration in India
Protect your creative expressions, secure your intellectual property, and gain exclusive rights to distribute, replicate, or license your creations. Secure your legal shield today.
What Can Be Protected?
Copyright shields original works of authorship across a wide range of creative and digital categories.
Literary Works
Artistic Works
Musical Works
Cinematograph Films
Sound Recordings
Computer Software
Architectural Designs
Website Content
Crucial Creative Security
Securing copyright is key to maintaining control over your creative outputs and commercializing your expressions.
Legal Ownership
Obtain a public, statutory declaration of ownership. Your registration serves as official confirmation of authorship and date of creation.
Protection Against Plagiarism
Prevent online piracy, digital content theft, and physical replication. Block competitors from copying or repackaging your work.
Exclusive Rights
Maintain sole authority to reproduce, translate, adapt, distribute, perform, broadcast, or publicly display your original creative work.
Legal Remedies
Enable direct prosecution. A registered copyright is mandatory before you can file infringement lawsuits, claim statutory damages, and collect attorney fees.
Commercial Value
Treat your copyright as an intangible asset. You can license, franchise, sell, or pass it down, creating solid passive revenue channels.
Protection of Creativity
Incentivize your innovation. Having copyright security protects your original expression while supporting further creative endeavors.
Benefits of Copyright Registration
Obtain strong statutory rights that establish absolute ownership and simplify intellectual property enforcement.
Public Record of Ownership
Your work is entered in the National Register of Copyrights, serving as constructive notice of owner status.
Strong Legal Evidence
The Certificate of Registration is prima facie evidence of copyright validity in any Indian court of law.
Anti-Plagiarism & Piracy
Take down unauthorized digital copies online (DMCA) and prosecute offline copycats with ease.
Licensing & Royalties
Generate passive income streams by licensing publishing, performance, distribution, or translation rights.
Increased Asset Value
Build valuable IP capital that increases company valuation, attracts investors, and secures loans.
Global & Domestic Protection
India is a member of the Berne Convention, meaning registered Indian copyrights are protected in over 170 nations.
Who Should Register Copyright?
Any creator or corporate entity investing resources into original creations should secure registration.
Authors & Writers
Artists & Designers
Photographers
Musicians & Composers
Filmmakers & Producers
Software Developers
Content Creators
Businesses & Brands
Documents Required for Filing
Keep these documents ready to facilitate swift and accurate copyright application filing.
Identity Proof
PAN card, Aadhaar card, or Passport of the applicant/author.
Address Proof
Utility bills, bank statements, or rent agreement showing current address.
Original Work Copy
Three copies of the original creative work (PDFs, source code, artwork, audio files).
No Objection Certificate
NOC from publisher, lyricist, performer, or employees (Form TM-48 equivalent NOC).
Power of Attorney
Signed authorization letter enabling our legal team to file and represent your case.
Author & Owner Details
Complete list of names, addresses, and nationalities of all creators and co-owners.
Copyright Registration Process
Our procedural roadmap ensures application compliance and guides you through registration milestones.
Preparation
Verify document compliance, draft applications, and compile source copies.
Filing Application
Attorney uploads Form XIV online to register the work.
Diary Generation
System generates 14-digit diary number to track applications.
Examination
Mandatory 30-day wait period as registry evaluates work originality.
Objection Resolution
Draft responses and represent applicant at registry hearings if needed.
Certificate Issued
Work is entered in the Register of Copyrights, and certificate is delivered.
Copyright Registration Workflow Flowchart
Copyright Office Fee Structure
Official statutory fee schedule for copyright registrations, licenses, amendments, and certified copies in India.
Payment Method Instruction
FEE CAN BE PAID BY POSTAL ORDER / DEMAND DRAFT / ONLINE PAYMENT PAYABLE TO "REGISTRAR OF COPYRIGHTS, NEW DELHI"
| S.No. | For an application / Action Description | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
For a license to republish a Literary, Dramatic, Musical or Artistic work (Sections 31, 31A, 31B* and 32A)
|
Rs. 5,000/- per work |
| 2 |
For a license to communicate any work to the public by Broadcast (Section 31(1)(b))
|
Rs. 40,000/- per applicant/per station |
| 3 |
For a license to republish a Cinematograph Film (Section 31)
|
Rs. 15,000/- per work |
| 4 |
For a license to republish a sound recording (Section 31)
|
Rs. 10,000/- per work |
| 5 |
For a license to perform any work in public (Section 31)
|
Rs. 5,000/- per work |
| 6 |
For a license to publish or communicate to the public the work or translation (Section 31A)
|
Rs. 5,000/- per work |
| 7 |
For a license to publish any work in any format useful for person with disability (Section 31B)
|
Rs. 2,000/- per work |
| 8 |
For an application for a license to produce and publish a translation of a Literary or Dramatic work in any Language (Section 32 & 32-A)
|
Rs. 5,000/- per work |
| 9 |
For an application for registration or copyright in a:
|
|
| 9(a) |
Literary, Dramatic, Musical or Artistic (Logo) work
|
Rs. 500/- per work |
| 9(b) |
Provided that in respect of a Literary or Artistic work which is used or is capable of being used in relation to any goods or services (Section 45)
|
Rs. 2,000/- per work |
| 10 |
For an application for change in particulars of copyright entered in the Register of Copyrights in respect of a:
|
|
| 10(a) |
Literary, Dramatic, Musical or Artistic work
|
Rs. 200/- per work |
| 10(b) |
Provided that in respect of a literary or Artistic work which is used or is capable of being used in relation to any goods or services (Section 45)
|
Rs. 1,000/- per work |
| 11 |
For an application for registration of Copyright in a Cinematograph Film (Section 45)
|
Rs. 5,000/- per work |
| 12 |
For an application for registration of change in particulars of copyright entered in the Register of Copyrights in respect of Cinematograph film (Section 45)
|
Rs. 2,000/- per work |
| 13 |
For an application for registration of copyright in a Sound Recording (Section 45)
|
Rs. 2,000/- per work |
| 14 |
For an application for registration of changes in particulars of copyright entered in the Register of Copyrights in respect of Sound Recording (Section 45)
|
Rs. 1,000/- per work |
| 15 |
For taking extracts from the indexes (Section 47)
|
Rs. 500/- per work |
| 16 |
For taking extracts from the Register of Copyrights (Section 47)
|
Rs. 500/- per work |
| 17 |
For a certified copy of an extract from the Register of Copyrights of the indexes (Section 47)
|
Rs. 500/- per copy |
| 18 |
For a certified copy of any other public document in the custody of the Register of Copyright or Secretary of the Copyright Board
|
Rs. 500/- per copy |
| 19 |
For an application for prevention of importation of infringing copies (Section 53) per place of entry
|
Rs. 1,200/- per work |
Fees for Artistic work (Logo) copyright
| Subject | Physical filing | Online filing | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request for search and issue of certificate under rule 22(1) | 10,000 | 9,000 | TM-C |
| Request for an expedited search and issuance of certificate under rule 22 (3) | Not allowed | 30,000 |