Copyright registration is your legal proof of ownership for creative works! It protects your original creations – from books and music to software and art. While copyright exists from creation, registration gives you the legal power to defend your work in court and claim damages from copycats!

Protect your creativity in all forms! Copyright covers:

• Literary works (books, articles, software)
• Artistic works (paintings, photographs)
• Musical works (songs, compositions)
• Dramatic works (plays, scripts)
• Cinematograph films
• Sound recordings
• The key? It must be your original creation!

Enjoy lifetime protection and beyond! Your copyright lasts for your entire life plus 60 years after. For companies, it’s 60 years from the date of publication. That’s decades of protection for your creative work and your heirs!

Getting registered is easier than you think! Fill the online application form, upload your work samples, pay the registration fee, and submit. The Copyright Office reviews your application, and if all’s well, you get your registration certificate within 30-60 days!

Incredibly affordable protection! Literary, dramatic, musical works: ₹500
Artistic works: ₹500
Films and sound recordings: ₹5,000
Plus, these fees are tax-deductible under business expenses. Smart investment for long-term protection!

Keep it simple with these essentials:

• Soft copy of your work
• Identity proof
• Address proof
• Power of attorney (if using an agent)
• No objection certificate (if using others’ work) Clear documentation speeds up your registration!

While not mandatory, registration is your safety net! It gives you:

• Legal proof of ownership
• Right to sue for infringement
• Claim for damages in court
• Public record of your creation Think of it as insurance for your creative work!

Do a quick search! Check the Copyright Office’s online database of registered works. But remember – copyright protects the expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves. Similar works can coexist if created independently!

Yes, you can! The © symbol can be used as soon as you create your work, even without registration. Format it as: © [Year] [Owner’s Name]. But remember, registration gives you stronger legal protection!

You’ve got legal power! With registration, you can:

• Send cease and desist notices
• File infringement lawsuits
• Claim statutory damages
• Get court injunctions Registration makes enforcement much easier!

Your copyright is an asset! You can:

• License it for specific uses
• Assign it completely to others
• Earn royalties from its use
• Create multiple revenue streams All transfers must be in writing to be legally valid!

India’s copyright registration gives you protection in most countries! Thanks to international conventions, your work is protected in over 170 countries automatically. No separate registrations needed in most cases!