Protect your creative work with copyright registration.
Copyright gives you exclusive rights over your original work from the moment of creation — but registration creates a public record, legal presumption of ownership, and the right to sue for statutory damages.
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Copyright Application Filed in 30 Days*
*Timeline is indicative and may vary based on document verification and government processing.
What is Copyright Registration?
Copyright subsists automatically in an original work from the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form — registration is not required for copyright to exist. However, registration with the Copyright Office (under the Copyright Act, 1957) creates a public record of ownership, provides prima facie evidence of validity in legal proceedings, and is required before filing an infringement suit for statutory damages. The Copyright Office maintains a Register of Copyrights where applicants can register literary works (books, articles, code), artistic works (paintings, logos, photographs), musical works, sound recordings, cinematographic films, and computer programmes. Registration involves filing an application with the prescribed government fee, submitting copies of the work, and a 30-day public objection period before registration.
Types of Works We Register
Literary Works:
Books, articles, screenplays, song lyrics, poetry, databases, websites, and software/computer programmes. Classification as 'literary works' applies to all written expression.
Artistic Works:
Paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, logos, illustrations, architectural drawings, and maps — regardless of artistic quality.
Musical Works:
Musical compositions with or without words — the notation or recording of the music. Separate from sound recordings (which are the actual recorded performance).
Cinematographic Films:
Films, web series, advertisements, documentaries, and any visual recording — including the work as a whole and individual elements within it.
Computer Programmes:
Software source code and object code registered as literary works. Includes mobile apps, web applications, databases, and proprietary algorithms.
Registration Process
Work assessment — identify correct category and government fee for your work type
Statement of Particulars preparation — author details, work description, publication status
Work deposit copy preparation — physical or digital copy in prescribed format
Copyright Office portal filing with government fee payment
30-day public diary period — monitoring for any third-party objections
Copyright registration certificate issuance and delivery
How It Works
Share Your Details
Fill a short form or call us. We collect your requirements and all documents online — no physical visit needed.
Expert Assignment
A dedicated specialist with expertise in your service category is assigned to your case within 24 hours of payment.
Work in Progress
Your expert prepares documents, files applications with the relevant authority, and follows up on your behalf.
Delivery
Your registration certificate, legal document, or filed return is delivered digitally to your Golden Verdict dashboard.
Get Your Copyright Registered Without Any Hassle
Copyright Office application, Statement of Particulars, work deposit, and registration certificate — all handled by our IP team.
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Pricing tailored to your specific requirements
Get Your Copyright Registered Without Any Hassle
Copyright Office application, Statement of Particulars, work deposit, and registration certificate — all handled by our IP team.
Pricing
Custom Quote
Pricing tailored to your specific requirements
Why Golden Verdict For
Copyright Registration?
Copyright registration requires preparing a Statement of Particulars, a Statement of Further Particulars (for certain work types), and submitting the work in the prescribed format. Our IP team prepares the complete application, selects the correct work category, handles the Copyright Office portal filing, and monitors the application through the 30-day public diary period. For software and computer programmes, which are classified as literary works under Indian law, we also advise on source code deposit and trade secret considerations.
Your creative work is your most valuable asset. Golden Verdict registers it with the Copyright Office.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Copyright gives you exclusive rights over your original work from the moment of creation — but registration creates a public record, legal presumption of ownership, and the right to sue for statutory damages.
“Your creative work is your most valuable asset. Golden Verdict registers it with the Copyright Office.”
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