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Copyright Registration

Application support for recording eligible original creative works through the copyright registration process.

What is this Service?

Registration of original literary, artistic, musical, cinematographic or software works with the Copyright Office to create a public record of authorship and ownership.

Why You Need It

Clear ownership records can be important when a business creates original content or software-related material.

Key Benefits

Review of the work and confirmation of the correct category

Preparation of the statement of particulars and further particulars

Filing with the Copyright Office and diary-number confirmation

Key Facts

Applicable to: Literary, artistic, musical, sound-recording, film and software works
Filed in: Form XIV with the statement of particulars
Typical timeline: Diary number immediately; registration in 6–12 months
Mandatory wait: A 30-day objection window after filing

Documents Needed

A copy of the work being registered (a source-code extract for software)
Applicant PAN and address proof
NOC from the author, where the applicant is not the author
Signed power of attorney

What Is Not Included

Government filing fees per work (billed at actuals)
Objection reply or hearing before the Registrar of Copyrights
Assignment or licensing agreement drafting
Infringement action or enforcement