Copyright Registration (Artwork & Literary)
Register labels, logos, artwork, books, content and photographs with the Copyright Office.
Copyright exists as soon as the work is created, but registration gives you a certificate that courts treat as prima facie evidence of ownership — very useful when someone copies your label or content. For artwork that is used on goods, such as a label or logo, the Copyright Office also requires a search certificate from the Trade Marks Registry; we handle that too.
Timeline: Filed in 2 working days | Government fee: ₹500 per work (literary, artistic, musical works and software).
What's included
- Assessment of the work and the right category
- Form XIV and statement of particulars
- Trade Marks Registry search certificate for labels and logos (where required)
- NOC from the author or designer, if different from the owner
- Reply to discrepancy letters
- Certificate download
Documents you'll need
- Copy of the work (artwork file, PDF of the text, photos)
- Applicant and author details
- NOC from the author/designer if you commissioned the work
- Year and place of first publication, if published
- Signed authorisation
Don't have everything yet? You can pay now and upload documents later from your dashboard.
How it works
Prepare
We fix the category of work and draft the application.
File
The application is filed online and a diary number is generated.
Waiting period
There is a mandatory 30-day period for objections from the public.
Examination
The examiner reviews it; we reply to any discrepancy letter.
Registration
The work is entered in the Register of Copyrights and the certificate issues.
Frequently asked questions
What is the government fee for copyright registration?
₹500 per work for literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, including computer software.
How long does copyright last?
For literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works it lasts for the lifetime of the author plus 60 years.
Should I register my label under copyright or trademark?
Ideally both. The trademark protects the brand name and get-up as a source identifier; copyright protects the label artwork itself against reproduction.