What is Copyright Registration?
- What is this service?
- Copyright safeguards original literary, artistic, musical, software and creative works; registration creates enforceable, court-ready proof of ownership.
- Who needs it?
- Copyright safeguards original literary, artistic, musical, software and creative works; registration creates enforceable, court-ready proof of ownership.
- When is it required?
- Typically when: individuals, startups, firms or companies may apply. Review full eligibility below.
- Key outcome / deliverable
- Registration certificate — delivered to your dashboard vault with supporting references.
- Basic conditions
- Individuals, startups, firms or companies may apply · A clear brand name, logo, work or invention to protect · PAN & Aadhaar of the applicant / authorised signatory
Quick answers
- Definition
- Copyright safeguards original literary, artistic, musical, software and creative works; registration creates enforceable, court-ready proof of ownership.
- Who needs it
- Individuals, startups, firms or companies may apply
- Documents required
- PAN & Aadhaar of applicant, Brand name & logo (JPEG/PNG), Signed TM-48 power of attorney
- Cost
- From INR 2,499 professional fee; government fee shown separately and confirmed before payment.
- Professional timeline
- 2-4 months
- Process
- 5 tracked steps: Work assessment & ownership check → Prepare copies / extracts of the work → File with the Copyright Office…
- Authority
- Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (IP India)
- After approval
- Registration certificate
Packages & transparent pricing
What you pay, line by line
Our professional fee and the government charge are always shown separately.
- Professional feeLegal Munshi's fee for the agreed scope
- INR 4,699
- Government feePaid to the authority
- FREE
- GST (18%)On the professional fee
- INR 845.82
Where your money goes
- Our fee INR 4,699
- GST 18% INR 845.82
- Government fee FREE
Standard — you are only ever charged the professional fee plus GST at checkout; government fees are collected at actuals.
Starter
INR 2,499INR 4,499
- Professional fee
- INR 2,499
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Standard — 2-4 months
- 1 expert consultation session
- Personalised document checklist
- Document review & verification
- Application drafting & filing
- Acknowledgement tracking
- Email support
Standard
INR 4,699INR 6,299
- Professional fee
- INR 4,699
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Priority — 2-4 months
- Everything in Starter
- Dedicated compliance expert
- Government fee coordination
- Faster priority processing
- Objection / query handling
- 2 progress review calls
- Phone & WhatsApp support
Premium
INR 7,699INR 9,999
- Professional fee
- INR 7,699
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Fast-track + 12 months support
- Everything in Standard
- Dedicated CA / advocate
- 12 months post-completion support
- Zero hidden charges guarantee
- Free 3-month bookkeeping
- Annual compliance calendar
- Priority 24×7 concierge
| Component | How it's shown |
|---|---|
| Professional fee | Package price above (verified live) — this is what Legal Munshi charges for its service. |
| Government fee | Shown per package above when verified.Statutory fee depends on applicant type and class count. NOT CONFIGURED in catalogue — confirmed item-wise before payment. |
| Taxes | As applicable on the professional-fee invoice — shown before payment, never hidden. |
| Add-ons | Only admin-configured add-ons in the calculator below; nothing invented at checkout. |
What you get
- Dedicated expert & single point of contact
- 100% online document vault
- Application drafting & multiple review
- Government filing & fee coordination
- Real-time status tracking dashboard
- Certificate delivery & digital storage
- Final certificate/outcome: Registration certificate
Eligibility & applicability
5 criteria- Individuals, startups, firms or companies may apply
- A clear brand name, logo, work or invention to protect
- PAN & Aadhaar of the applicant / authorised signatory
- Power of attorney (TM-48 / equivalent) signed
- Date of first use in India, if already in use
Documents required
Provided by you (the applicant) unless noted. Accepted formats: clear phone scans or PDFs — your expert verifies each file before filing.
Mandatory (3)
PAN & Aadhaar of applicant
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- For individuals and authorised signatories
Brand name & logo (JPEG/PNG)
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Exact wordmark, device or slogan to be filed
Signed TM-48 power of attorney
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Authorises Legal Munshi to file on your behalf
Conditional / optional (2)
Proof of first use
OptionalInvoice, label, website or registration with date
Incorporation certificate / deed
OptionalIf applicant is a company, LLP or firm
Step-by-step: Copyright Registration journey
- Step 1Consultation
Work assessment & ownership check
Day 1-2
Determine authorship, work category and whether prior agreements exist.
- Step 2Processing
Prepare copies / extracts of the work
Day 3-5
Source code extracts (first/last 10%), manuscripts, artwork or audio samples.
- Step 3Filing / Processing
File with the Copyright Office
Day 5-7
Application filed with diary number generated immediately.
- Step 4Authority stage
Examination & discrepancy response
30-90 days
We respond to any objections raised by the examiner.
- Step 5Approval
Registration certificate
2-4 months
Copyright registered for the lifetime of the author plus 60 years.
Timeline & SLA
Our professional work
2-4 months
Drafting, review & filing by our team.
Authority-controlled time
Varies — never promised
Registrations, examinations & approvals depend on IP India workload.
Dependencies
Complete documents, prompt OTP/e-sign responses and query replies keep the file moving.
Estimate your cost
Base = verified package price. Add-ons come from admin-controlled rules — nothing hardcoded.
Estimated total
INR 4,699
Estimate only. Government fees and taxes are confirmed item-wise before payment. Taxes as applicable.
Check your eligibility
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Which best describes you or your organisation?
Real-time application journey
The same status vocabulary you'll see in your dashboard once your application begins — tap each stage to see your responsibilities and who acts.
Your application journey
The same status vocabulary used in your dashboard once you order — no conflicting systems.
Tap any stage to see exactly what you must do — and what Legal Munshi handles.
Copyright Registration vs alternatives
An honest comparison so you pick the structure that fits your stage. Not sure? Book a free consultation.
| Factor | Copyright Registration | Trademark Registration ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Copyright safeguards original literary, artistic, musical, software and creative works; registration creates enforceable, court-ready proof of ownership | A trademark legally protects your brand name, logo or slogan so no competitor can copy it — enforceable across India for 10 years, renewable forever |
| Starting professional fee | INR 2,499 | INR 1,499 |
| Typical professional timeline | 2-4 months | 1-2 days to file · 12-24 months to register |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Depends on structure | Depends on structure |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Per activity |
| Factor | Copyright Registration | Patent Filing ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Copyright safeguards original literary, artistic, musical, software and creative works; registration creates enforceable, court-ready proof of ownership | A patent grants a 20-year legal monopoly over an invention, rewarding innovation with exclusive commercial rights and licensing potential |
| Starting professional fee | INR 2,499 | INR 14,999 |
| Typical professional timeline | 2-4 months | 3-5 years to grant |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Depends on structure | Depends on structure |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Per activity |
FAQs about Copyright Registration
The basics (7)
Copyright safeguards original literary, artistic, musical, software and creative works; registration creates enforceable, court-ready proof of ownership.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Learn from “How long does the complete process take?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Learn from “What if my application gets rejected or objected to?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Submitting Copyright Registration with mismatched names across PAN, Aadhaar and address proof — the single most common cause of queries.
- Choosing the wrong category, class or form on day one and paying twice to correct it later.
- Ignoring the first query notice instead of replying with evidence within the deadline.
How we prevent them: document verification before filing, category/class checks, and written query replies with evidence.
Rejections, queries & risks
- Authority stage “Examination & discrepancy response” (30-90 days) can raise queries — every query is handled with evidence and a written reply.
- What if my application gets rejected or objected to?
- Legal Munshi is not the government and cannot promise authority-controlled timelines or approvals. Professional work is guaranteed; authority decisions are not.
Compliance & renewal
- Do you provide support after completion?
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