Below are the Documents required for Copyright based on the Type of Work:

Artistic

• Two Soft copies of work
• Demand Draft
• NOC (No Objection Certificate) from author / Applicant.
• NOC from publisher (if work published and publisher is different from applicant)
• Search Certificate issued by Registrar of Trademarks
• NOC from person whose photograph appears on the work

Cinematograph Film

• Two Soft copies of work
• Demand Draft
• NOC from Various Copyright Holders / Agreement Copy
• NOC from publisher (if work published and publisher is different from applicant)

Music

• Two Soft copies of work
• Demand Draft
• NOC from Publisher (if work published and publisher is different from applicant)
• NOC from Author (if applicant is other than author)

Literary/Dramatic

• Two Soft copies of work
• Demand Draft
• NOC from Publisher (if work published and publisher is different from applicant)
• NOC from Author (if applicant is other than author)

Sound Recording

• Two Soft copies of work
• Demand Draft
• NOC from Various Copyright Holders / Agreement Copy
• NOC from publisher (if work published and publisher is different from applicant)

Software

• Two Soft copies of work
• Source code and object code of work for verification
• Demand Draft
• NOC from Publisher (if work published and publisher is different from applicant)
• NOC from Author (if applicant is other than author)

Standard Costing

• Literary* / Dramatic / Musical / Artistic work : Rs 7,000 per work per application
• Cinematograph Film : Rs. 15,000 per work per application
• Sound Recording : Rs. 10,000 per work per application

• Cost is inclusion of official fees and attorney fees
• GST @ 18% will be applicable additionally on payment in Indian Rupees

Standard Timeline

• 6 months approx., if there no objection or opposition raised.

Validity

The general rule is that copyright lasts for 60 years. This period is counted as-

From the death of the author

• Literary
• Dramatic
• Musical
• Artistic work

From the date of publication

• Cinematograph films
• Sound recordings
• Photographs
• Posthumous publication
• Works of government & international organizations

Renewal

It can be renewed by applying the renewal fees.