Frequently Asked Questions

• Can You Provide Me With Copies Of My Application And My Work?
  Contact the Certifications and Documents Section of the Copyright Office (202) 707­6787.
• What Is Mandatory Deposit?
  Copies of all works under copyright protection that have been published in the United States are required to be deposited with the Copyright Office within three months of the date of first … more
• How Do I Register My Copyright?
  To register a work, you need to submit a completed application form, a non­refundable filing fee of $30, and a non­returnable copy or copies of the work to be registered to Copyright … more

Legal Articles

• Protect the Intellectual Property in Your Business
  The largest companies in the world today owe their value not only to the property they own or the property they manufacture, but also to their "intellectual property" - the ideas they create.  Microsoft’s value is not based just on the number of DVDs it sells, but the computer code that is on those DVDs.  Google’s value exists because of patents that … more

Free Legal Forms

• Sl4 - Current Fees
• Sl7 - Short Forms Available
• Pto Form/Tm/4-17a - Opposition To The Registration Of A Mark.
• Pto Form-1594 - Recordation Form Cover Sheet.

Legal Guides

• Copyright Basics
• Intellectual Property Theft
  This publication, by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, discusses both the criminal and civil … more
• Protect Your Intellectual Property: Stop Trade in Fakes!
• Top 10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Counterfeiting and Piracy
• Stop Fakes .Gov - Frequently Asked Questions (USPTO)
  This pamphlet includes important information about the threat of piracy and counterfeiting and … more

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