You Create New Art
You write a book, draw a picture, write code, create music, or some other artistic medium.
Copyrights
Copyright Law
Copyright is a form of protection provided by U.S. law to authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works.
Rights Granted by Copyright:
- Reproduction: The right to reproduce the work in copies or phonorecords.
- Distribution: The right to distribute copies of the work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending.
- Public Performance and Display: The right to perform or display the work publicly.
- Derivative Works: The right to prepare new works based upon the original, known as derivative works.
Duration of Copyright:
For works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. For works made for hire, anonymous, or pseudonymous works, the duration is 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever is shorter.
Copyright Registration Process:
- Preparation: Gather all necessary information about the work, including the title, author(s), and creation date.
- Application: Complete the appropriate application form, which can be done online via the U.S. Copyright Office’s registration portal.
- Fee Payment: Pay the required filing fee, which varies depending on the type of work and method of filing.
- Submission: Submit a copy of the work being registered, known as the deposit, along with the application and fee.
While registration is not required for copyright protection, it provides significant advantages, including the ability to sue for infringement and eligibility for statutory.
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Our Copyright Process
You Want To Protect Your Art
Contact our firm to learn how to register your art as a copyright.
We File Your Art With The Government
We prepare the documents necessary to file your art with the government for copyright protection.
Government Response
If the government needs clarification on the application, they will contact our firm for assistance. Our firm will correspond with the government to get your art registered.
Art Registers As A Copyright
We receive a copyright registration for your art. Your art is protected for your entire life, plus an additional 70 years!
Copyright Tips
You have 3 months from the date in which you become aware that a person has infringed on your work to register it with the U.S. Copyright Office.
An infringement claim can be filed if your work has been registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, but you will not receive statutory damages or attorney fees in your claim for damages. Here is the law as it relates to infringement damages and recovery.
