Copyright
Copyright registration for your creative work
Establish and enforce ownership over literary, artistic, musical, audio-visual and software works, protected under the Copyright Act, 1957.
Free 30-minute consultation. Your idea is confidential from the very first hello, protected whether or not you go on to instruct us.
What's included
Everything your copyright needs
Copyright protects original creative work the moment it's expressed. Registration gives you a public record and powerful proof of ownership if you ever need to enforce it.
Copyright registration
We prepare and file your application with the Copyright Office and see it through scrutiny to a registration certificate in your name.
Assignment & licensing
We draft and review assignments and licences, so you're fairly compensated when your work is used.
Software & content protection
We protect source code, content and digital works, and advise on the rights that travel with them.
Infringement remedies
We enforce your rights against unauthorised use, from a legal notice to civil and criminal remedies.
Simple, transparent, fast
How it works
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Tell us about your work
Share your literary, artistic, musical, audio-visual or software work in a free, confidential consultation.
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Prepare & file
We assemble the documents and file with the Copyright Registrar, with a clear, fixed-fee plan within one business day.
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Scrutiny & certificate
We respond to any objections during scrutiny and secure the registration certificate in your name.
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Licence & enforce
We help you license your work commercially and act against infringement when it happens.
Why Soni & Soni
Authority you can rely on, a process you can see.
- 2007
- Protecting ideas since
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- Specialist attorneys & associates
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- Core IP practices
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- Global routes, PCT · Madrid · Hague
Attuned to creators
We work with authors, artists, musicians, studios and software teams, and protect the rights that matter to each.
Proof you can rely on
A registration certificate is strong evidence of ownership if your rights are ever challenged or infringed.
From registration to revenue
We handle assignments and licensing so your work earns its keep, properly documented.
Protecting creators since 2007
A specialist Ahmedabad IP firm across patent, trademark, design and copyright.
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Ready to protect your creative work?
Tell us about your work and a copyright specialist will reply within one business day with clear next steps, confidentially, at no cost for the first conversation.
Free 30-minute consultation. Your idea is confidential from the very first hello, protected whether or not you go on to instruct us.
Copyright, your questions, answered
Do I need to register copyright if it exists automatically?
Copyright arises automatically when an original work is created, but registration gives you an official record and strong evidence of ownership, which makes enforcement far easier if your work is copied. For most creators, registration is well worth it.
What kinds of work can be registered?
Literary works (including software and source code), artistic works, musical works, sound recordings and cinematograph films can all be registered under the Copyright Act, 1957. We'll confirm the right category for your work.
How long does copyright protection last?
For most original works, copyright in India generally lasts the lifetime of the author plus 60 years. Different terms apply to certain works such as sound recordings and films. We'll explain the term that applies to yours.
Can I register software or a website?
Yes. Software source code is protected as a literary work, and original website content as literary or artistic work. We advise on what to register and how to document ownership cleanly.
How do I license or sell my copyright?
Copyright can be assigned or licensed in writing. We draft and review the agreements so the scope, territory, term and payment are clear, and you're fairly compensated.
What can I do if someone uses my work without permission?
We assess the infringement and pursue the appropriate remedies, from a legal notice to civil action and, where applicable, a criminal complaint, to stop the misuse and protect your rights.
Let's protect what you've built.
Book your free, confidential consultation and talk to a copyright specialist about protecting your work.