ISBN & Copyright Services for Independent Authors and Publishers

Publishing a book involves more than writing—it’s about protecting your work, claiming ownership, and registering it for global recognition. At Synsto, our ISBN and copyright services ensure that your intellectual property is legally secured and professionally cataloged. Whether you're releasing a print edition, an eBook, or both, we guide you through every step of the registration process.

These identifiers are essential in the publishing world. An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) gives your book a unique fingerprint in the global market, while copyright registration secures your legal rights as the author or publisher. Without them, your book may be harder to distribute, protect, or track.

Why ISBN & Copyright Matter

When you're ready to publish, you want to ensure your book can be found, sold, and protected. Here’s why securing both ISBN and copyright matters before going to market:

• ISBN: Required for retail distribution, library inclusion, cataloging, and print-on-demand systems.
• Copyright: Provides legal proof of authorship and protects against unauthorized use or plagiarism.

Together, they give your work legitimacy in the eyes of retailers, aggregators, reviewers, and readers.

What Our ISBN and Copyright Services Include

We simplify the registration process so you can focus on publishing your book, not navigating forms and bureaucracy. Our service includes everything from consultation to final delivery of your registration proof.

ISBN Registration:

• Assignment of unique ISBNs for each format (print, eBook, hardcover, etc.)
• Metadata setup: title, author name, publisher info, format details
• Barcode generation for print covers
• Advice on using your own publisher imprint or Synsto’s imprint
• Delivery of ISBN data in required format for publishing platforms

Copyright Filing:

• Filing of copyright application in your country of residence
• Digital copy of official copyright certificate
• Guidance on protecting derivative works, illustrations, and co-authorships
• Ongoing advisory on infringement and misuse handling

We provide ISBNs registered in accordance with your publishing jurisdiction, and copyright is filed either through official government channels or registered agencies depending on location.

When You Need ISBNs and Copyrights

Both services are needed before you go live with your book. Here are some common cases:

• Publishing your book via print-on-demand (KDP, IngramSpark, etc.)
• Distributing your eBook to stores (Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, etc.)
• Releasing multiple formats of the same book (each needs its own ISBN)
• Working with co-authors or freelancers and wanting to retain clear legal ownership
• Selling your book directly from your website and still wanting metadata traceability

ISBN & Copyright for Self-Publishers

If you're publishing independently, you may not be sure how to obtain and use an ISBN or register your copyright properly. We help simplify decisions like:

• Should you use a free ISBN or buy your own?
• Do you need a different ISBN for each language or edition?
• What if your book has illustrations, co-authors, or a translator?
• How do you protect your content from being copied or reproduced?

We break down technical publishing rules into clear, author-friendly choices so you stay in control while meeting global publishing standards.

Ownership, Security, and Global Visibility

Your ISBN identifies your book in book databases, bookstores, libraries, and online listings. It links to your metadata—author name, genre, edition, and format—ensuring discoverability and catalog inclusion. Copyright, on the other hand, makes you the legal owner of the content, no matter how widely it’s shared or published.

With both, your book becomes fully secured and visible in the publishing ecosystem. You don’t need a publishing contract or middleman to access these rights—you just need to do it right the first time.

Ready to Register Your Book?

If your manuscript is complete, securing an ISBN and copyright should be your next step. We offer a streamlined, author-first process that takes the complexity out of publishing compliance.

Get started today and protect your book before it’s published.