Copyright & Design Registration
Protect your creative works, software, art, music and product designs under Indian IP law. Expert filing. Fast processing. Pan India.
Protect Your Creative Works
Copyright in India is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957. It protects original works of authorship — literary, artistic, musical, dramatic, cinematographic and software works — for the life of the author plus 60 years.
Literary & Written Works
Books, novels, articles, poems, scripts, course materials, training manuals, websites content, blog posts, legal documents, software code documentation.
EnquireSoftware & Source Code
Computer programs, mobile apps, web applications, databases, and software documentation are protected as literary works under the Copyright Act, 1957. Critical for tech startups.
EnquireArtistic & Visual Works
Paintings, drawings, photographs, illustrations, logos, graphic designs, sculptures, architecture, maps, and other artistic works.
EnquireMusical Works & Sound Recordings
Songs, compositions, sound recordings, jingles and background scores. Copyright protects both the composition (melody/lyrics) and the sound recording separately.
EnquireCinematographic Films
Films, web series, documentaries, advertisements, animations and other cinematographic works. Multiple copyright interests — in the film itself, music, script and performances.
EnquireCopyright Assignment & Licensing
Transfer, license or commercialise your copyright. Copyright license agreements, assignment deeds, royalty arrangements and dispute resolution — all handled by our IP advocates.
EnquireHow to Register Copyright in India
Application Filing on copyright.gov.in
We file the application on the official copyright registration portal with complete documentation. Government fee: ₹500 per work for literary/musical/artistic; ₹5,000 for cinematographic/software works.
Mandatory 30-Day Diary Period
The Copyright Office waits 30 days after application for any objections from third parties claiming ownership of the same work.
Examination by Copyright Office
If no objection, the Copyright Office examines the application. Any discrepancies or requirements raised are addressed by Idealize on your behalf.
Registration Certificate Issued
Copyright registration certificate is issued by the Registrar of Copyrights. Registration is prima facie evidence of ownership in any court of law.
Industrial Design Registration
Industrial Design registration under the Designs Act, 2000 protects the visual appearance of a product — its shape, configuration, pattern, ornament, or composition of colour applied to an article. It covers consumer products, furniture, textiles, packaging, electronics, jewellery, and more.
Product shape · Package design · Textile pattern · Furniture design · Electronics casing · Footwear design · Jewellery design · 2D/3D designs applied to articles
10 years initially, renewable for 5 additional years (total 15 years maximum). Government fee: ₹1,000 (small entity) or ₹4,000 (large entity).
A design must be filed before it is published or publicly disclosed. Once publicly shown, the right to register may be lost.
Copyright Questions Answered
No. Copyright in original works is automatic from the moment of creation under the Copyright Act, 1957 — no registration is required. However, registration provides prima facie evidence of ownership in court, strengthens your legal position in infringement disputes, and is often required by publishers, studios, and business partners as proof of ownership.
For literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works — the life of the author plus 60 years. For anonymous or pseudonymous works — 60 years from publication. For sound recordings and cinematographic films — 60 years from publication. For government works — 60 years from publication.
Yes. Mobile apps and software are protected as literary works under the Copyright Act. You can register copyright for the source code, user interface design (artistic work), and accompanying documentation. This provides legal proof of authorship and publication date — important for technology startups seeking funding or facing copying.
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