Stop Copyright Infringement

Copyright protection in India is automatic from the moment of creation — you do not need registration to sue. However, a registration certificate is strong evidence of your authorship and the creation date. It significantly strengthens your case in court and speeds up interim injunction applications.

DMCA takedowns on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Amazon typically result in removal within 24–72 hours. We file these on your behalf within 24 hours of instruction. For persistent infringers, we escalate to legal notices and court applications.

Under Section 55 of the Copyright Act, you can claim damages sufficient to compensate your loss, plus an account of the infringer's profits. Courts in India have awarded damages ranging from ₹1 lakh to several crores in serious commercial infringement cases. We assess the realistic recovery in your initial consultation.

Yes. Section 63 of the Copyright Act makes copyright infringement a cognisable offence punishable with imprisonment for 6 months to 3 years and a fine of ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh. For repeated infringement, punishment is enhanced. We file criminal complaints where the infringement is commercial and deliberate.

Yes. Software source code is protected as a literary work under the Copyright Act. If a competitor has copied your code, we can obtain an interim injunction to stop them immediately, followed by a claim for damages. We have handled several software infringement cases involving SaaS and mobile app code.