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Software Code & Artistic Copyright Registration

Protect your original software source code, digital designs, and creative assets. SNB Consultancy assists technology companies, creators, and authors in securing official Copyright Registration under The Copyright Act, 1957.

Under The Copyright Act, 1957, copyright protection automatically arises upon the creation of an original work. However, securing an official Copyright Registration Certificate from the Copyright Office (Government of India) provides prima facie statutory evidence of ownership in court, enabling immediate civil injunctions, seizure of pirated material, and statutory damage claims.

Our Copyright Registration Services Include:

  • Software Source Code & Algorithm Copyright Registration (Literary Work category)
  • Website UI/UX design, digital graphics, & branding asset copyrighting
  • Literary works, business manuals, training modules, & books
  • Artistic works, logos, labels, & packaging design (with TM CC Search NOC from Trademark Registry)
  • Filing Form XIV, responding to Copyright Discrepancy Letters, & hearing defense

Categories of Work Covered Under Indian Copyright Law

Copyright registration applies to diverse categories of intellectual and artistic creations:

Copyright Work Categories & Duration

Category of Work Protected Assets & Examples Statutory Protection Duration
Literary Works (Software Code) Software source code, object code, databases, API documentation, manuals, & books. Author's lifetime + 60 years after death (or 60 years for corporate entities).
Artistic Works Logos, website layouts, UI vector graphics, product packaging, & architectural designs. Author's lifetime + 60 years.
Sound Recordings & Cinematograph Corporate promo videos, training webinars, podcasts, & original musical compositions. 60 years from year of publication.

Documents Required for Software & Content Copyright

  • Source Code / Work Sample: First 20 and last 20 pages of software source code (or complete manuscript/artwork).
  • Applicant Identity Proof: Certificate of Incorporation, PAN card, and Aadhaar of author/creator.
  • No Objection Certificates (NOC): NOC from author assigning rights to company and TM Search Certificate (for artistic logo labels).

Register Your Software & Creative Copyright

Partner with SNB Consultancy for source code redaction, Copyright Office Form XIV filing, and NOC drafting.

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