Copyright Registration, Assignment & Licensing
Registering software, content, art and music; assigning and licensing rights
- 1PrepareWork, authorship and ownership documented.
- 2FileApplication filed online.
- 3ExamineObjections handled; registration issued.
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About Copyright Registration, Assignment & Licensing
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Copyright in original literary (including software), artistic, musical, dramatic and cinematographic works exists automatically, but registration with the Copyright Office gives you a certificate that is prima facie evidence in a dispute. Applications are filed online; after a 30-day period for objections the work is examined and entered in the Register of Copyrights. For most works, copyright lasts for the author's lifetime plus 60 years.
Software companies register source code as a literary work; content businesses register books, courses and videos; brands register logos as artistic works in addition to trademarks.
Ownership needs care: work created by employees in the course of employment usually belongs to the employer, but work by freelancers or founders before incorporation needs a written assignment. Under Section 19 an assignment must be in writing; if it doesn't state the duration or territory, it is presumed to be five years and India only.
| Law | Copyright Act, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Registration | Online with the Copyright Office; 30-day objection period |
| Duration (most works) | Author's life + 60 years |
| Assignment | In writing; default 5 years and India if not specified (Section 19) |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Software and SaaS companies
- Authors, creators, musicians and designers
- Businesses commissioning work from freelancers
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Work classification and application
- Responses to objections
- Assignment and licence agreements
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Work, authorship and ownership documented.
Application filed online.
Objections handled; registration issued.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
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Answers to the most common questions we get.
This page also covers
- Copyright assignment
- Written assignment deeds that transfer ownership.
- Copyright licensing
- Licences for use without transferring ownership.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
