Copyright is a right or protection given to original creators or owners of content like Authors for Books, software developers for computer programming, Artists or writers for songs or to Companies which get the content created by spending money and time.

Copyright can be applied for Website content, Software codes, Books, Marketing materials, Videos, Photographs, logo design and Song recordings.

One can make a copyright application to Copyright office in India which is a Government Office responsible for registration of Copyrights. Legax makes it easy for anyone to make copyright application. For more details, please fill the above details and Get Started Now.

The creators of original content who want to protect their work from copycats must apply for Copyright. Authors, Designers, Artists, Writers, Choreographers, Poets, Musicians or any Company which employs these creators to get original content created can apply Copyright in its own name.

Once the Copyright Application is filed, you will get a copyright diary number, which is legal proof of your application. Copyright office will keep the application open for 30 days for objection. If no objection is received from any party, it typically takes 8 to 12 months for Copyright Certificate to be issued.

You can use (C) mark as soon as content is created, however it is safe to use once the Copyright application is filed and you receive acknowledgement receipt.

Copyright is permanent in nature and will exist for life time of the creator plus 60 years after death of creator. The validity of copyright registration will lifelong and after 60 years after death of creator it will be open to general public to imitate or reproduce the content freely.

Yes, As we know that copyright is an intellectual property of the owner, as other property can be sold for a price, the same way a copyright can be sold for a price.