Trademark & IP
Software / Source-Code Copyright
Software and source code are protected as literary works under the Copyright Act. Registration creates a public record of your authorship and ownership, strengthening your position in any infringement dispute. We handle the application (Form XIV) and source-code deposit.
Heads up: Copyright Office government fee (around ₹5,000 per work for software) is extra and paid to the Registry.
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All-inclusive professional fees. Government fees billed at actuals where noted.
Software Copyright Filing
3–5 working days
- Form XIV application drafted
- Source-code deposit prepared
- Diary number on filing
What you get
- Copyright application (Form XIV) prepared and filed
- Source-code extract prepared for deposit
- Statement of particulars and authorship
- Diary number and filing acknowledgement
Documents required
- Source code (first and last portions for deposit)
- Author and applicant / owner details
- NOC from author if applicant is the employer/company
- Identity and address proof
Questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Why register copyright if software is protected automatically?
Copyright exists on creation, but registration gives you a government-issued record of ownership and date, which is strong evidence if you ever need to enforce your rights in court.
Do I have to disclose my entire source code?
No. The Copyright Office typically requires only the first and last few pages of the source code for the deposit, so your full codebase stays confidential.
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