The procedure for registration of copyright is an important legal mechanism that ensures protection of original works in fields such as literature, music, art, cinematography, and computer programs. Although copyright protection arises automatically upon the creation of a work, registration provides legal evidence and strengthens the rights of the author or creator, especially in cases of disputes, infringement, or commercial exploitation. In the context of plant varieties protection, biotechnology, and traditional knowledge, copyright may also intersect with documentation, databases, research publications, and digital expressions of indigenous knowledge systems. The process of copyright registration generally begins with the creation of an original work that qualifies for protection under copyright law. The work must be original, meaning that it is the result of the author’s skill, labor, and judgment, and it must be expressed in a tangible form such as writing, recording, or digital format. Ideas, procedures, methods, or discoveries are not protected unless they are expressed in a fixed medium. In biotechnology and traditional knowledge, this includes research papers, genetic databases, manuals, and compilations of indigenous practices. The first formal step in the registration process is the filing of an application with the appropriate copyright office. In India, this is done through the Copyright Office under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The applicant may be the author, the owner of the copyright, or an authorized agent. The application must be submitted in the prescribed form, which varies depending on the nature of the work, such as literary, artistic, musical, or software. Each category requires a separate application. The application must include essential details such as the name, address, and nationality of the applicant, the nature of the work, the title of the work, the language, and the date of creation. If the work has been published, details regarding publication such as date and place must also be provided. In the case of works related to biotechnology or traditional knowledge, additional information