Copyright Objection Reply in India
File a written reply to the Copyright Office examination objection under s.45(2). 30-day window. Nil government fee. Diary-number-based filing on copyright.gov.in.
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About this service
Copyright Registration grants statutory legal protection to original authors, creators, and developers over literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, and computer software programs under The Copyright Act, 1957. It confers economic rights to reproduce, distribute, and monetize intellectual creations with 60-year statutory validity.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright Objection Reply in India Statutory Fee | ₹500 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹500 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›1. **Written reply** — point-by-point response to each objection raised by the examiner, addressing the s.13 eligibility question, the s.17 first-owner question, and the NOC / completeness questions. Typically 3–10 pages. 2. **Reply affidavit** — sworn by the applicant before a notary, verifying the contents of the reply (mandatory where the objection challenges the applicant's authorship or ownership). 3. **Supporting documents** — NOC from co-author / publisher / lyricist / composer (where missing earlier); assignment deed under s.19 (where the applicant is an assignee); employment contract under s.17 — Identity and statutory verification
- ›(where the applicant is an employer); proof of first publication date (where the work has been published); translation of the work in English (where the work is in a non-English language). 4. Form XXI Power of Attorney if the original POA did not specifically authorise reply filing (or if the agent has changed). 5. Covering letter referencing the diary number of the Form XIV application and the examination objection letter dated — Identity and statutory verification
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
receives the examination objection letter on the c...
receives the examination objection letter on the copyright.gov.in applicant dashboard and forwards to I-Pro (typically within 30 days of receipt). - 2I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
reviews the objection letter — identifies the spec...
reviews the objection letter — identifies the specific grounds (s.13 eligibility, s.17 first-owner, NOC, completeness, prior registration similarity). - 3I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
drafts the written reply — point-by-point response...
drafts the written reply — point-by-point response with statutory citations and supporting documents. - 4Customer⏱ 1-2 Days
swears the reply affidavit before a notary and sig...
swears the reply affidavit before a notary and signs Form XXI if required. - 5I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
uploads the reply, reply affidavit, supporting doc...
uploads the reply, reply affidavit, supporting documents, and Form XXI on copyright.gov.in against the diary number. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
reviews the reply — may accept the reply and proce...
reviews the reply — may accept the reply and proceed to registration; may request a hearing; or may maintain the objection with a reasoned refusal under s.45(2). - 7I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
either accepts the application and enters the work...
either accepts the application and enters the work in the Register (registration certificate issued) or refuses under s.45(2) with reasons.
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