Getting a Copyright - Small Business

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Friday, Sep. 5, 2008

This section explains how copyright protection arises and the process and benefits of registering a work with the U.S. Copyright Office.

When the Work is Created: Automatic Copyright Protection

When the Work is Registered: Extra Copyright Protection

Registering Specific Types of Work

Literary Works
Visual Art Works
Performing Art Works
Sound Recordings
Periodicals, Newspapers, and Magazines
Architectural Works (U.S. Copyright Office)

Guide to Registering a Copyright

The Copyright Registration Procedure
Current Registration Fees (U.S. Copyright Office)
Special Deposit Requirements (for certain types of work)
Make Sure Your Application Will Be Acceptable
Application Forms (U.S. Copyright Office)
Effective Date of Registration
Special Handling of Registration
Renewing a Copyright