Copyright registration support
for creators - starting at
₹4,999 + government fee

In India, copyright protection starts automatically once your work is created and recorded in a tangible form (like a script, song file, design file, or video). Registration isn’t required to “own” copyright - but it can help by creating an official public record and strengthening your position if a dispute arises or you need to prove ownership.

For most original literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, copyright generally lasts for the author’s lifetime plus 60 years after their death. Different rules may apply for certain categories (like works owned by companies or government works).

Timelines can vary based on the type of work and whether the Copyright Office raises any queries or objections. In many cases, the process may take a few months from filing to final outcome.

Copyright protects original creative expression (like music, films, books, artwork, software code, and videos).

• Trademark protects brand identifiers (like names, logos, taglines, and packaging that signals your brand).
• Patent protects new inventions and technical solutions (how something works).

Copyright protects the expression of an idea (your lyrics, artwork, video, script, code, etc.) - not the underlying idea itself. If the concern is a technical invention or a confidential business concept, other protections (like patents or trade secrets) may be more appropriate.

Start by saving proof (links, screenshots, upload date, and channel details). Then use YouTube’s copyright complaint/takedown process. If the use continues or causes serious loss, you may consider professional guidance. Registration can strengthen ownership documentation if disputes arise.