What You Need for Copyright Registration
Soft Copy of the Work (PDF/MP3/Video/Code)
Title & Description of Work
NOC from Author (if filed by publisher/company)
Power of Attorney (if agent applies)
ID Proof of Applicant (PAN/Aadhaar)
Declaration Form & Fee Receipt
Who Can Register a Copyright
Authors & Writers
Musicians & Composers
Software Developers & Coders
Designers & Photographers
Filmmakers & Producers
Educational Institutions
Publishers & Agencies
Steps to Register a Copyright
Step 1: Document Collection & Work Review
We collect your work file, supporting documents, and choose the right category (literary, artistic, musical, etc.).
Step 2: Application Filing
We prepare and file the application with the Copyright Office and provide diary number acknowledgment.
Step 3: Examination & Certificate Issuance
After a 30-day objection period, your application is examined. If approved, the registration certificate is issued.
What You Will Receive
Copyright Application (Filed Copy)
Diary Number Acknowledgment
Objection Monitoring & Reply Filing (if required)
Registration Certificate (post approval)
Ongoing IP Advisory for Similar Works
Risks of Not Registering Copyright
No legal proof of ownership in court
Inability to stop infringement proactively
Loss of revenue from licensing opportunities
Disputes over authorship or originality
Difficulty in selling or assigning rights
Important Milestones
Application Filing: Within 2 days
Diary Number Issued: Immediately after filing
Objection Period: 30 days
Certificate Issuance: 4–8 weeks post-examination
Copyright Office Jurisdiction
Copyright Office, Government of India
Ministry of Education (Department of Higher Education)
Copyright Rules, 2013 under Copyright Act, 1957
Why ReturnsBharo?
We offer expert filing services across all copyright categories, from software and digital content to books and audio-visual works. Our team ensures proper classification, document preparation, and legal support — helping you secure your IP rights quickly and efficiently.
Estimated Process Time
4–6 weeks (filing within 2 days)
Copyright Registration
Starting from
2499₹ Onwards
(Government Fees Extra as Applicable)
Benefits
Professional IP Filing Support
Expert Classification of Work
Support for Objection Replies
All Work Types Covered
Certificate Tracking & Delivery
Package Inclusions
Application Filing with Copyright Office
Diary Number & Acknowledgment
Drafting of Affidavit & Declaration Forms
Objection Monitoring (30-day period)
Final Certificate & Legal Advisory
