India’s Private Platform for Copyright Facilitation & Lawyer Coordination
CopyrightCounselIndia.org is a private administrative facilitation and case-management platform. We help individuals, businesses, startups, and MSMEs connect with independent, empanelled copyright Lawyers — making the process of understanding, initiating, and coordinating a copyright matter simpler and more accessible. We are not a law firm and we do not provide legal advice. We are a coordination and facilitation platform, and all legal work is carried out exclusively by independent Lawyers in their own professional capacity.
CopyrightCounselIndia.org is owned and operated by a private company. The Platform was built to address a common challenge faced by applicants — understanding how the copyright process works, identifying the right category of work, gathering the correct documents, and finding a qualified Lawyer to assist with filing — all in one place, without confusion.
We are an administrative facilitation platform, not a law firm and not a government service. Our team consists of administrative coordinators and case-management professionals, not lawyers, advocates, or legal advisers. We do not practice law, render legal opinions, or represent anyone before any authority.
Upon the User’s explicit request and consent, the Platform facilitates administrative coordination between the User and an independent Lawyer empanelled on the Platform. Our role is strictly administrative and includes:
We receive and process the User’s copyright service request, gather preliminary information through our online form, and handle initial queries for administrative clarity.
We identify and coordinate with an independently empanelled Lawyer who is available based on the User’s provided information and requirements, upon the User’s request.
We assist with formatting, arranging, and organising documents submitted by the User for the Lawyer’s review. We do not prepare or draft legal documents or copyright applications.
We provide scheduling assistance, reminders, follow-up support, and communication channels to facilitate coordination between the User and the independent Lawyer.
We provide general, informational guidance on copyright work categories to help Users understand the process. This is not professional advice and must be independently verified with the Lawyer.
We provide basic case-management updates and reminders based on information shared by the User or the Lawyer. We do not advise on legal strategy or application outcomes.
To avoid any misunderstanding, the Platform and the Company expressly do not:
Provide legal advice, legal opinions, or professional copyright advice
Prepare, draft, or file copyright applications (TM-A or otherwise)
Represent Users before the Copyright Office, tribunals, or courts
Guarantee copyright registration, availability, or any legal outcome
Collect or process Government / Copyright Office filing fees on behalf of any authority
Issue copyright certificates, filing receipts, or official Copyright Office documents
Conduct prior-work searches or render registrability opinions
Handle discrepancy/objection replies, hearings, or NOC drafting under the Platform Fee
Our process is straightforward. Here is what happens after you submit a request:
Fill in the information form on the Platform with your copyright details, applicant information, and contact details. This form is an administrative tool only and is not a copyright application or a government filing of any kind.
Pay the Platform Fee of ₹2,250 (or the amount displayed) for administrative facilitation and Lawyer coordination services. This fee is separate from the Lawyer’s professional fee and the Government/Copyright Office filing fee, which are payable separately.
A confirmation email will be dispatched to your registered email address. Dispatch of this email constitutes formal commencement of our administrative facilitation services. Please check your inbox, spam, and promotions folders.
An available independent Lawyer empanelled on the Platform will initiate contact with you using your registered communication details. The Lawyer will advise you on the category of work, documents, application details, and next steps in his/her independent professional capacity.
You are solely responsible for reviewing and approving all application details — including the title of the work, author, applicant name, and category of work — before authorising the Lawyer to file. No application is filed without your approval.
The independent Lawyer files the copyright application with the Copyright Office in his/her professional capacity. The diary number or filing acknowledgement will be shared with you once available.
The Platform connects Users with independent Lawyers who are enrolled with a State Bar Council in India and are qualified to advise on copyright matters. These Lawyers are independent professionals and are not employees, partners, agents, or representatives of the Platform or the Company in any capacity.
The Company does not supervise, direct, or control any Lawyer’s professional conduct, legal strategy, or advice. The Company does not recommend, rank, certify, or guarantee the qualifications or outcomes of any Lawyer. Any professional relationship, including confidentiality and privilege, exists solely between the User and the Lawyer.
Users must be aware of the following limitations before using the Platform:
Please review all our policies before submitting a request or making any payment on the Platform: