Copyright a Book
Register manuscripts, novels, non-fiction, academic works and ebooks as literary works under the Copyright Act.
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Author–Publisher Clarity
Ownership and licensing split documented to avoid later disputes.
Pre-Publication Lock-In
Authorship and dates secured before the work goes public.
Rights Advisory
Guidance on translation, adaptation and subsidiary rights.
Plagiarism Defence
A registered work that anchors infringement and plagiarism claims.
Key Highlights
How We Help You
A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.
1Manuscript Submission
Copies of the manuscript or e-book file.
2Filing
Form XIV under literary work with author / owner details and any publisher NOC.
3Registration
Certificate issued in the author / publisher name as agreed.
Applicable Laws & Regulations
Key statutes, rules and judicial precedents that govern this service.
Copyright Act, 1957 — Section 2(o)
Definition of a literary work (includes computer programmes and compilations).
Section 13
Subsistence of copyright in literary works.
Section 22
Term — author’s lifetime plus 60 years.
Common Pitfalls
Costly errors we routinely help clients fix — or better, avoid altogether.
Idea vs Expression
Copyright protects expression, not the underlying idea, plot premise or facts.
Publisher-Rights Gap
Unclear author–publisher terms cause ownership and royalty disputes.
No NOC When Published
A published work without a publisher NOC can hit objections.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before you begin
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