Do I need both trademark and copyright for my logo?

G07Verified Googlebot & LLM SGE Safe•Updated October 2026

How to Copyright a Logo in India: Legal Registration

Learn how to copyright a logo in India under the Copyright Act 1957. Step-by-step Form XIV legal filing guide, fees, and CCPS search certificates.

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search Certificate

Mandatory Form TM-C clearance from Trade Marks Registry

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Guide G07 • 2026 Social Specs

Ensure your brand mark never gets clipped by circular profile viewports on WhatsApp, YouTube, and Instagram.

WhatsApp Business DP

500 × 500 px

Center mark within 380px diameter circle to avoid boundary clipping.

YouTube Channel Icon

800 × 800 px

Crops to round badge; high contrast needed on dark mode mobile app.

Instagram Profile Picture

320 × 320 px

Upload at 1080px for crisp retina display rendering.

LinkedIn Company Logo

400 × 400 px

Square container with subtle 1px border for clean company page cards.

Primary Authority Reviewer

Advocate R. K. Sharma (Reviewed)

DPDP Act 2023 Compliance

100% private in-browser canvas execution. Zero proprietary user designs stored or transmitted to external AI data pools.

Statutory IP Notice

Refer to official Trade Marks Act 1999 provisions. Statutory Form TM-A e-filing fee is ₹4,500 (individuals/startups) vs ₹9,000 (standard companies).

Frequently Asked Questions

Trademark protects your brand identity in commerce, while copyright protects the original artistic artwork.