Copyright Registration in Ranchi
Protect your creative work with a registered copyright. We prepare and file your application with the Copyright Office and follow it through to the certificate.
Proof that your work is yours
Copyright arises automatically when you create an original work, but registration gives you an official record and strong evidence of ownership that helps in disputes. It covers literary works such as books, articles and software code, artistic works such as designs and illustrations, music, drama, films and sound recordings.
Applications are filed online with the Copyright Office. After filing, a 30-day period lets others raise objections, followed by examination and the registration certificate. We prepare the forms, choose the right category, assemble your documents and handle queries or objections.
What you can register
- Literary works: books, articles, blogs, databases and software source code
- Artistic works: logos as artwork, drawings, paintings, photographs and designs
- Musical works and sound recordings
- Dramatic works and cinematograph films
- The expression of an idea, not the idea, name, slogan or title itself
- You can register your own original work, or a work you own by assignment
Why get it done by experts
Official proof of ownership
A registration certificate backs you in disputes.
Easier enforcement
Helps you act against copying and piracy.
Business asset
Supports licensing, sale and valuation of the work.
Complete filing
Forms and documents prepared correctly.
Keep these ready
Scanned copies are enough to begin. We tell you if anything else is needed for your case.
About the applicant
- PAN, Aadhaar or incorporation documents
- Name, address and nationality of the author and applicant
- Details of the owner, if the work was assigned
- NOC from the author, where the applicant is not the author
About the work
- Title and category of the work
- Copies of the work, such as the manuscript, artwork or source code extract
- Date and place of first publication, if published
- Declaration of originality
How Around Tax works for you
Free consultation
We understand your work and decide the correct category.
Prepare the application
We prepare Form XIV and the supporting documents.
File online
We file with the Copyright Office and obtain the diary number.
Objection period
We monitor the 30-day waiting period and respond to any objection.
Examination and certificate
We handle queries until the registration certificate is issued.
What happens after
These are the usual follow-up steps. We can handle them for you.
- Keep the registration certificate safely
- Use the © symbol and your name on the work
- License or assign the work in writing when others use it
- Watch for copying and act against infringement
- Register new works or editions separately
- Consider trademark registration for brand names and logos
Common questions
Is copyright registration mandatory?
No. Copyright exists once the work is created. Registration is optional but strongly recommended, because it is official proof of ownership.
How long does copyright last?
For literary, artistic, musical and dramatic works, the life of the author plus 60 years. For films and sound recordings, 60 years from publication.
Can software be registered?
Yes. Software is protected as a literary work, and registration normally requires an extract of the source code.
Can I copyright a name, slogan or idea?
No. Copyright protects the expression of a work, not ideas, names or short slogans. Brand names and slogans are protected through trademarks.
How long does registration take?
There is a mandatory 30-day waiting period for objections, followed by examination. The total varies, and we give you realistic estimates and track every stage.
How is copyright different from a trademark?
Copyright protects creative works. A trademark protects brand names, logos and signs that identify your goods or services. A logo can need both.
This page is general guidance based on the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Patents Act, 1970 and their rules as we understand them. Government fees, forms and timelines change, and outcomes before the Copyright Office, the Patent Office or any court cannot be guaranteed. Every case is different, so we confirm the latest position for your work or invention before we begin.
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