Copyright Registration Online
Protect your original creative work with copyright registration, starting at just five hundred rupees.
Protect Your Creative and Original Work
4.8/5
Client rating
250+
Copyrights filed
6 to 12 Months
Typical registration time
Rs. 500
Government fee
Who We Help
Software and App Developers
Content Creators and Writers
Musicians and Composers
Design and Branding Studios
Publishers and Authors
Why Creative Work Gets Copied Without Consequence
Unregistered work is still protected by copyright law, but registration gives you a public record that makes enforcement far easier.
No public record proving when the work was created
Wrong category chosen for the type of work
Incomplete source code excerpt for software works
Multiple works filed as one application incorrectly
Elixir Filings files your application under the correct category, so it is not delayed or rejected on a technicality.
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Why This Matters
A copyright registration certificate gives you a public, dated record that strengthens your position if your work is ever copied.
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Public proof of authorship
A registered date is far easier to rely on than an undocumented claim.
Stronger legal standing
Registration certificates carry real weight in infringement disputes.
Protects software too
Source code is treated as a literary work under the Act.
Long term protection
Copyright protection lasts for decades beyond the creator's lifetime.
Why Businesses Choose Elixir Filings for Copyright Registration
Any provider can submit a form. Here is what you get when Elixir Filings files your copyright.
Right Category, First Time
We confirm literary, artistic, musical, or sound recording status before filing, avoiding rejections.
Software Filings Done Right
We prepare the required source code excerpts correctly for software copyright applications.
One Advisor, Not a Queue
A named advisor who understands creative and technical works alike.
Pricing You See Upfront
Government fee shown separately from our professional fee, based on your work category.
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Copyright Registration
Copyright protects original literary, artistic, musical, and software works, and registration gives you a public record and stronger legal standing if that work is copied. This covers copyright registration for software and source code, music and sound recordings, books and written content, and artistic works, though a logo used as a brand identifier is usually better protected through trademark registration instead. Elixir Filings prepares and files your application under the correct category, since the government fee and required documents vary by the type of work.
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Copyright Registration Online, Protect Your Work for Rs. 500
Process
03
Consultation
We confirm the correct category for your work, literary, artistic, musical, or sound recording.
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Engagement
Once confirmed, we begin preparing your application.
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Document Collection
We collect the work itself along with your identity proof.
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Filing
We file your application with the Copyright Office.
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Confirmation
You receive your copyright registration certificate.
Documents Required
- ✓Copy of the work being registered
- ✓Identity proof of the author or applicant
- ✓Proof of authorship or ownership
- ✓Power of Attorney, if filed through Elixir Filings
Copyright Registration Fees
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total for Literary, Artistic, or Musical Works | Rs. 6,899 professional fee, plus the Rs. 500 government fee, plus GST |
| Total for Sound Recordings | Rs. 6,899 professional fee, plus the Rs. 2,000 government fee, plus GST |
The government fee depends on the category of work. Software is treated as a literary work and falls under the Rs. 500 rate. We confirm the exact rate for your specific work.
Copyright vs Trademark vs Patent
| Protection | What It Covers | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright | Creative works, content, software code | Life of the creator plus 60 years |
| Trademark | Brand names, logos, slogans | 10 years, renewable |
| Patent | Inventions and processes | 20 years, not renewable |
Building a brand around your creative work too? See our Trademark Registration service, since copyright and trademark often protect a business together, not separately.
Facing a copyright objection during examination? We prepare a response to resolve it. Selling or licensing your work outside India? Ask us about international copyright protection options.
Elixir Filings also supports copyright registration across Tamil Nadu and other states in India, with the same transparent pricing and dedicated advisor support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Elixir Filings charge for copyright registration?
Our professional fee is Rs. 6,899. The government fee is Rs. 500 for literary, artistic, and musical works, and Rs. 2,000 for sound recordings, plus GST on our professional fee.
What documents does Elixir Filings need for copyright registration?
A copy of the work, identity proof of the author or applicant, proof of authorship or ownership, and Power of Attorney if the application is filed through us.
How long does Elixir Filings take to register my copyright?
Registration typically takes 6 to 12 months from filing, since the Copyright Office allows a mandatory waiting period for objections before the certificate is issued.
Does Elixir Filings handle copyright objections?
Yes, if an objection is raised during examination, we prepare a considered response to resolve it, so your application continues toward registration instead of stalling indefinitely.
Can Elixir Filings register copyright for software code?
Yes, software is treated as a literary work under the Copyright Act and registers at the Rs. 500 government fee rate, along with the required source code excerpts.
Get a Public Record for Your Original Work
Right category, correct documents, filed with the Copyright Office.
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