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Last updated: 2 October 2026
Copyright exists from the moment a work is created, but registration gives you a public record and strong evidence of ownership. Expertvuw’s team prepares the application, statement of particulars and supporting documents for filing with the Copyright Office.
Under the Copyright Act, 1957, copyright arises automatically when an original work is created — registration is optional. However, an entry in the Register of Copyrights is treated as prima facie evidence of the particulars entered, which is valuable in disputes, licensing, investment and enforcement against infringers.
Applications are filed online on the Copyright Office portal in Form XIV with a statement of particulars. Once a diary number is issued, there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period for any objections. The application is then examined; if the examiner raises a discrepancy, it must be answered, and a hearing may be held. On acceptance, the extract of the Register is issued. Fees depend on the type of work — for example, a literary or artistic work (including software) is lower than a sound recording or film.
Where a logo is used as a brand, copyright registration of the artwork complements — but does not replace — trademark registration.
Basis: Copyright Act, 1957; Copyright Rules, 2013; Copyright Office (copyright.gov.in) procedures and fee schedule. Last updated: 27 September 2026.
Copyright arises on creation; registration is optional.
The register entry is prima facie evidence of the particulars.
Mandatory 30 days after the diary number for objections.
Literary/artistic works (incl. software) cost less than sound recordings or films.
Computer programs are protected as literary works.
Artwork copyright complements trademark protection.
Most delays come from ownership documents.
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Copyright connects with these services.
Notices against copying.
Protecting your brand name and logo.
IP ownership in software projects.
Original logo creation.
Identify the category of work.
Draft Form XIV and particulars.
File online and get the diary number.
30-day objection period.
Answer any discrepancy.
Extract of the Register issued.
Use the registration to protect and license your work.
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No. Copyright exists on creation, but registration gives prima facie evidence of ownership.
Yes. Computer programs are registered as literary works.
The Copyright Office allows 30 days after the diary number for objections before examination.
Yes, as an artistic work, alongside trademark registration.
Generally the employer, subject to the contract; freelancer work needs a written assignment.
ACS – Director, Expertvuw Management Pvt Ltd
Trademark, copyright and design filings are prepared by Expertvuw’s team and filed through registered trademark agents or advocates where the law requires. Patent drafting and prosecution are handled by independent registered patent agents, and representation before the Registrar, the Controller or courts is made by agents or advocates.