Copyright is a legal right that protects original creative works such as books, music, software, videos, artworks, photographs, websites, and more. It gives the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, publish, distribute, display, and commercially use their work. Unlike trademarks or patents, copyright protects creative expression, not brand names or inventions.
If you are a creator, author, developer, artist, or business producing creative content — copyright is essential.
To qualify for copyright, a work must be:
Original : created by you, not copied
Creative : involves skill or judgment
Fixed in a tangible format : written, recorded, coded, or designed
For Copyright registration online, the following documents are required:
You provide the final version of your creative work such as a book, software, music, artwork, or digital content.
The application is filed online with complete details of the author, owner, and the nature of the work.
A Diary Number is generated, and a mandatory 30-day waiting period begins for public review or objections.
The Copyright Office examines the work. If objections arise, clarifications or additional documents are submitted.
Once approved, the copyright is officially registered and the registration certificate is issued.
| Feature | Copyright | Trademark | Patent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protects | Creative works | Brand names & logos | Inventions & processes |
| Type of Work | Art, content, music, software | Name, logo, brand | Technical solutions |
| Symbol | ™ / ® | © | No standard symbol |
| Validity | Lifetime + 60 yrs | 10 years (renewable) | 20 years |
| Registration | Recommended (optional) | Mandatory | Mandatory |
Valid for the lifetime of the author + 60 years.
Valid for 60 years from the date of publication.
Valid for 60 years from the date of publication.
Valid for 60 years from the date of publication.
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