Copyright Registration in Ludhiana
Secure legal ownership of your creative, literary, artistic, musical and software works across India.
What is Copyright Registration?
Copyright protects original works of authorship — books, music, art, photographs, films, software and website content. Registration gives you legally recognised proof of ownership and the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute and monetise your work.
Bassi & Associates helps creators, businesses and software companies register their copyrights and defend them against unauthorised use, with complete guidance from application to certificate.
Benefits of Copyright Registration
Proof of Ownership
A copyright registration is strong legal evidence that the work is yours.
Exclusive Rights
Control how your work is copied, published, adapted and sold.
Protection Against Piracy
Take legal action against anyone who reproduces your work without permission.
Monetisation
License or assign your copyright to earn royalties and grow your revenue.
How We Get It Done
Consultation & Categorisation
We identify the right category (literary, artistic, musical, software, etc.) for your work.
Application Filing
We file your application with the Copyright Office and obtain the diary number.
Examination Period
A mandatory waiting period allows for objections; we respond to any that arise.
Registration
On clearance, the copyright is registered and the certificate is issued.
Documents Required
- Copy/sample of the work to be registered
- Name, address and nationality of the author
- Name and address of the applicant (if different)
- Nature of the applicant’s interest in the copyright
- For software: source code & object code extracts
- NOC from author/publisher where applicable
Don’t have everything ready? No problem — message us and we’ll send you an exact checklist.
Copyright Registration — Questions
What can be copyrighted?
Original literary works, music, artistic works (paintings, logos, drawings), films, sound recordings, software and website content can all be copyrighted.
How long does copyright protection last?
In India, copyright generally lasts for the lifetime of the author plus 60 years, making it a long-term asset.
Is copyright different from trademark?
Yes. Copyright protects creative works, while a trademark protects brand identifiers like names and logos. Many businesses need both.
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