Copyright is a legal right that protects original literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, cinematographic, sound recording, and software works. It gives the creator exclusive rights to use, reproduce, distribute, and monetize the work for a specific period.
What Can Be Copyrighted?
- Books, articles, blogs
- Paintings, drawings, photographs
- Songs, music, lyrics
- Films, videos, animations
- Computer programs and software
- Architectural designs
- Websites and online content
Documents Required :
General Documents (For All Types of Work)
- Application Form (Form XIV) – Filed online.
- Details of the Work – Title, description, language, category.
- Creator’s ID Proof – Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.
- NOC from Author (if different from applicant) – If the author and applicant are different.
- NOC from Publisher (if published already) – If the work is already published.
- NOC from Co-Authors (if any) – If there are multiple creators.
Work-Specific Attachments
| Type of Work | Additional Documents Needed |
|---|---|
| Literary Work (Book, Article, etc.) | PDF file of the manuscript/book |
| Software / App | Source code (first 10–20 pages) + Technical write-up |
| Music | Music notations + Audio file (MP3/WAV) |
| Lyrics | Typed lyrics in PDF |
| Sound Recording | Audio file + lyrics (if any) |
| Artistic Work (Logo, Drawing, Painting) | High-res JPEG/PDF image + NOC from artist if applicable |
| Film / Cinematograph | Script, synopsis, NOC from producer/director |
| Website Content | Content text + screenshots of webpages |