Copyright Registration is the formal process by which a person or business gains copyright protection under federal law. Registration involves an application process. The copyright registration forms are available online through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office web site and people can complete registration without the assistance of an attorney. However, an experienced copyright attorney can assist in completing the application. This is important because the copyright registration process cannot move forward unless or until the copyright application is properly completed and filed. This is a detailed process and completing it accurately can make a tremendous difference in the scope and timing of the copyright registration.
