1. 🎨 Introduction
Your product logo is the face of your brand. In India’s booming e-commerce and manufacturing sectors, it’s vital to protect your product identity from being misused. Copyrighting your logo used for goods ensures legal protection under the Copyright Act, 1957.
🔐 A copyrighted logo gives you exclusive ownership rights and strengthens your brand’s position in the market.
2. 📦 Types of Licenses Offered
For logos used on goods, the applicable copyright category is “Artistic Work” under Indian Copyright Law.
Logos eligible for copyright may include:
- Emblem-style logos
- Text-logo combinations
- Icon-based product packaging
- Logos used on physical merchandise
- Color-specific logo designs for goods
🆕 Update 2024: Logos used on eco-friendly or AI-generated packaging are also copyright-eligible if they involve original human creative input.
3. 🧑💼 Who Needs These Services?
This service is ideal for:
- Manufacturers
- Retailers
- D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) Brands
- FMCG Companies
- Garment & Apparel Brands
- Food & Beverage Brands
- Product Designers and Label Makers
📍 Example: A homegrown Delhi-based snacks brand copyrighted its logo and stopped a reseller from copying their packaging.
4. 🧾 Why Choose a License Registration Service Provider?
Hiring an expert saves you from:
- Choosing the wrong category (Artistic vs Trademark)
- Misfiling Form XIV or Statement of Particulars
- Delays due to lack of designer consent or declaration
- Trouble during public objection phase
⚙️ A registration consultant ensures that your application is complete, professional, and objection-proof.
5. 📝 Registration Process
Here’s a simplified version of how to register your product logo under copyright:
- 🔗 Visit https://copyright.gov.in
- Create a user login
- Choose “Artistic Work” as the category
- Fill Form XIV + Statement of Particulars
- Upload logo in high-resolution (JPEG/PNG/PDF)
- Attach Declaration of Ownership
- Submit & Pay Government Fee ₹2,000
- Wait 30 days for objection window
- Receive digital certificate of copyright
📜 Combine this with a trademark registration for broader brand security.
6. 📑 Required Documents
- Final Logo Design File (JPEG/PNG/PDF at 300 DPI)
- PAN/Aadhar of Owner/Company
- NOC from Graphic Designer (if hired)
- Ownership Declaration
- Statement of Particulars
- Business PAN or GST (optional)
🖼️ Use transparent background logos for cleaner application files.
7. 💰 Cost Involved
| Component | Fee (INR) |
| Govt Filing Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Professional Charges | ₹1,500–₹5,000 |
| Combined with Trademark | ₹5,000–₹10,000 |
8. ⏳ Time Taken
- Objection Period: 30 Days
- Approval & Processing: 15–30 Days
- Total: 45–60 Days Approx.
🕒 Track your application status via the official portal.
9. ⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid these pitfalls:
- Submitting pixelated or low-res logo
- Using copyrighted images or fonts in logo
- Not filing a proper ownership declaration
- Missing out on the 30-day objection timeline
- Choosing the wrong category (Literary/Musical instead of Artistic)
📌 Tip: Avoid using free icon packs without checking license rights.
10. 📞 Call-to-Action (CTA)
Want to protect your product logo with expert help?
📧 Email: opriyatrendingpvtltd@gmail.com
📲 WhatsApp: +91 7588756518
🌐 Visit: https://www.opriyatrending.in
We handle everything—from filing to follow-up—so you can focus on building your brand.
11. ❓ FAQs
Q1. Can I copyright a logo used on physical products?
Yes, logos on packaging or printed goods are considered artistic works under copyright law.
Q2. Do I need a trademark too?
Trademark protects brand usage, while copyright protects design. Both are recommended.
Q3. What if my designer created the logo?
You’ll need a NOC (No Objection Certificate) signed by the designer giving you full rights.
Q4. Can I copyright a logo already in use without registration?
Yes, but registration offers legal proof and enforceability.
Q5. What happens if someone copies my logo?
You can issue a legal notice and take action through the Copyright Board of India.
