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Copyright Licensing support from our Copyright team, handled end-to-end as part of our Intellectual Property practice.
License agreement drafting is completed within 5 to 7 business days. Revisions and negotiation support are provided over a 2-week window. Recording of the license with the Copyright Office (if applicable) takes an additional 1 to 3 months.
We make legal and intellectual property filings seamless, secure, and fully transparent. Here is how we handle your assignment from start to finish:
Understand your goals, check eligibility, and draft the filing roadmap.
Collect required records and conduct compliance checks for errors.
Draft and submit applications to the registry within 48 business hours.
Monitor application progress and respond to office actions/objections.
Handover certified registrations and provide post-filing support.
A license grants permission to use the copyrighted work without transferring ownership — the licensor retains the copyright. An assignment permanently transfers all or part of the copyright to the assignee, making them the new owner of those rights.
While not mandatory, recording a license with the Copyright Office under Section 30A ensures the license is enforceable against subsequent assignees or licensees and provides public notice of the licensee's rights.
Yes, copyright licenses can be granted for specific territories. However, since copyright is territorial, the licensor should ensure they hold valid copyright in each territory covered by the license, or rely on international treaties (Berne Convention) for protection.