Copyrights

To register a copyright a person can go to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office website and file online, or contact a skilled copyright attorney. Copyright is an important commercial property protection and to register one’s copyright is often important to commercial viability for people in creative oriented work. Register copyright as early as possible when using these materials in interstate commerce. To register just means that you have filed the registration for your copyright with the federal government. A lawyer who helps you register copyright can usually also help you register a trademark.

 

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  • 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
  • Register a Copyright in Your Literary Work!
    Every original literary work may register for a copyright with the Library of Congress.  This includes award winning novels, multimillion dollar movies, a large daily newspaper and other literary works.  Literary works may be published or unpublished and include nondramatic textual works with or without illustrations. Computer programs and databases also are considered literary … more

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  • How to Register a Literary Work with the Copyright Office 4 Star Rating
    A copyright is granted by the Library of Congress for all original artistic works.  Use these steps to register a copyright for a literary work.  Works do not have to be published to be granted a copyright. Step 1 Determine if it is a literary work. Different types of works require different steps.  A literary work is a textual work which may be fiction or non-fiction and may or … more
  • How To Register Serials and Periodicals with the Copyright Office
    A copyright is granted by the Library of Congress for all original artistic works.  Use these steps to register a copyright for a serial or periodical work. Step 1 Determine if it is a serial or periodical. Different types of works require different steps.  A serial work is issued or intended to be issued in successive parts and usually bears volume designations and are intended to … more

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