Set up a sole Copyright Registration

  • Start using © symbol with our Guaranteed 5-7 Days Filing T&C*.
  • Transparent process through follow-up and regular updates. Filing your copyright starts from ₹3999
  • Copyright is a legal entitlement granted to the owner of intellectual property. Copyright protection typically endures for the author’s lifetime plus an additional 60 years after the author’s death. Our service includes filing of 1 copyright application for 1 work.

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Register Copyright Registration Firm Online through Compliance Gurukul

You can easily complete Copyright Registration firm registration online through Compliance Gurukul. For a sole Copyright Registration registration, only the PAN & Aadhaar card of the business owner is required. We can help you obtain the following registrations in less than 15 days:

  • GST Registration
  • Zero-Balance Business Current Account with Compliance Gurukul Software

Once, you have registered for the Copyright Registration firm registration online on Compliance Gurukul, please follow the steps below and upload the following documents by logging into Compliance Gurukul Software.

  • Step 1: Login to Compliance Gurukul Software using the email address for payment.
  • Step 2: Go to Services Tab & Select Copyright Registration Engagement
  • Step 3: Upload your PAN & Aadhar Card Copy
  • Step 4: An Compliance Gurukul Registration Expert will file the registration application with GST Department and Bank for Current Account.
  • Step 5: Access to Compliance Gurukul Software is for GST invoicing, GST filing and other services.

Introduction to Copyright Registration in India

Copyright Registration is an important process under copyright law that grants the copyright owner's exclusive rights over their original work, allowing them to control reproduction, distribution, public display, and adaptation. Copyright covers many types of work, including literary works, artistic works, musical works, dramatic works, computer programs, sound recordings, cinematograph films, and even computer software.

What is Copyright?

Compliance Gurukul is the ideal partner for OPC registration online for several compelling reasons. With years of expertise in company registration and a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, Compliance Gurukul simplifies the often complex OPC registration process. Our Copyright Registration registration fees are designed to be aCopyright refers to a legal right granted over original literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic works, such as books, movies, paintings, and computer programs, as well as over sound recordings, which is a form of intellectual property law giving the creator exclusive rights to their work, including how it can be used.

It protects the expression of ideas, information, but not ideas and information themselves. For example, it does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, but it may protect how those things are expressed.

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Advantages Copyright Registration

Copyright registration offers several advantages for creators and owners by enhancing the protection and security of their creative content. Key reasons include:

Legal Protection

Registration provides formal copyright protection, which strengthens the creator’s rights.

Proof of Ownership

A registered copyright establishes legal ownership and helps protect the creator’s efforts and endeavors.

Motivation for Creativity

Knowing that copyright law safeguards their work encourages creators to produce more content.

Security of Rights

Registration secures the creator's rights, offering a clear path to legal action if infringement occurs.

Documents Required for copyright registration in india

To complete a copyright application in India, specific documents are necessary. Each document serves a purpose in verifying the authorship and originality of the work. Here is a list of essential documents required for the registration:

  • Copies of the Work: At least two copies of the work, whether literary, artistic, or software, must be provided.
  • Payment Proof: Proof of payment for the copyright registration fee.
  • No-Objection Certificate (NOC): An NOC from the author or applicant, particularly if there are multiple contributors or owners.
  • Power of Attorney: Required if an agent or representative is filing on behalf of the copyright owner.
  • Source Code (for Software): The first and last 10 pages of the source code, if the work is a computer program.
  • Information about the Work: Details describing the nature, category, and title of the work.
  • Information about the Author: Name, nationality, and other details about the creator of the work.
  • Publication Details: If the work has been published, details regarding the date and place of publication.

Timelines

A sole Copyright Registration firm registration can normally be done in India through Compliance Gurukul in max 2 weeks. However, the timelines for registration will vary from case to case, depending on the government and bank processing timelines.

Copyright Registration FAQ's

Yes, you can sue for copyright infringement without registration, but having a registered copyright strengthens your case by serving as official proof of ownership.

Yes, you can use the copyright symbol without registration, but it does not offer the same legal protections as a registered copyright.

An example would be a novelist registering the copyright for their newly published book to protect it from unauthorised reproduction or distribution.

Yes, copyright can be transferred through an assignment agreement or licence, allowing the new owner to manage or monetise the rights.

If objections are raised, you will need to respond and resolve them. The Copyright Office provides a process for addressing and resolving objections before the application moves forward.

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