Protect Your Creative Work Copyright Registration Made Simple.
Books, software, music, films, art, photographs and logos register your original work with the Copyright Office and turn your creativity into a protected legal asset.
+ Govt. Fees · Limited Period
A Legal Right Over Your Original Creative Work
Copyright is the legal right granted to creators of original literary, artistic, musical and cinematographic works under the Copyright Act, 1957. It protects the original expression of an idea not the idea itself from being copied, distributed or used commercially without permission.
Compliance Notice
New Rules & Regulations 2026 Update
What's changed in Indian copyright law and policy, and why it matters for creators and businesses.
Draft Copyright (Amendment) Rules, 2025 Rule 83A
Proposes that owners/licensors of literary, musical works and sound recordings maintain an online payment mechanism for collecting licence fees built for the digital-first economy.
DPIIT Working Paper on AI training royalties
A consultation paper proposing a hybrid royalty model for AI systems trained on copyrighted content. It is not yet law no business is currently required to pay AI training royalties.
Human authorship still required
There are no formal guidelines yet for AI-generated content. For AI-assisted works, applicants should document substantial human creative direction, selection and arrangement to support authorship.
Faster certificate issuance
The Copyright Office has expedited operations registration certificates are now typically issued within 6 months where no objection is raised.
Government fees unchanged for 2026
No fee hike under any 2025–26 development. Fees remain ₹500 (literary/artistic), ₹2,000 (sound recordings), ₹4,000 (software) and ₹5,000 (films).
Copyright Act, 1957 remains unamended
The Act (last amended 2012) and Copyright Rules, 2013 still govern registration. Current changes are at the Rules and policy level, not the Act itself.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply for Copyright Registration
The original author or creator of the work
The owner of the copyright (by assignment under Section 19)
Any person claiming interest in the copyright
Companies for works created by employees during employment (Section 17 proviso c, employer is first owner)
Ideas, concepts, facts, themes, news of the day
Mathematical formulas, methods and systems
Titles, names and slogans → use Trademark instead
Government documents already in the public domain
Comparison
Difference Between Copyright, Trademark, Patent & Design Registration
Four different IP registrations protect four different things in India here's how to tell them apart.
| Registration | Protects | Governing Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copyright | Original expression books, music, films, software, art | Copyright Act, 1957 | Lifetime + 60 years, no renewal |
| Trademark | Brand names, logos, taglines, sound marks | Trade Marks Act, 1999 | 10 years, renewable indefinitely |
| Patent | New inventions, processes, technical solutions | Patents Act, 1970 | 20 years, no renewal |
| Design | Shape, pattern or visual appearance of a product | Designs Act, 2000 | 10 years + 5 years extension |
How It Works
Copyright Registration Process in India
File Application
Form XIV filed online at copyright.gov.in with work samples & fee.
Diary Number Issued
Confirms your application is officially on record.
30-Day Objection Window
Mandatory waiting period for third-party objections.
Scrutineer Examination
Originality, documentation & categorisation reviewed.
Certificate Issued
Entry made in the Register of Copyrights; certificate emailed to you.
Documents Required for Copyright Registration
- Application in Form XIV (under Rule 70)
- NOC from the author/creator (if applicant is not the author)
- Three copies / sample of the work (PDF, MP3, JPEG, source code, etc.)
- Applicant details name, address, nationality
- Declaration of originality
- Power of Attorney (if filed through an agent)
- NOC from any person whose photograph appears in the work
- Source code & object code (for software registrations)
Government Fees by Category (2026)
| Category of Work | Govt. Fee |
|---|---|
| Literary & Artistic Works | ₹500 |
| Sound Recordings | ₹2,000 |
| Computer Software | ₹4,000 |
| Cinematograph Films | ₹5,000 |
Plans for Copyright Registration
Software / Code
Source code & object code registration with documentation support.
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