U.S. Copyright Office
The Copyright Registration Toolkit is a visual breakdown of copyright, including essential information about copyright law, how to prepare for copyright registration, what to expect …
What is Copyright? | U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression.
Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Copyright Office
I've Submitted My Application, Fee, and Copy of My Work to the Copyright Office. Now What? How Long Does Copyright Protection Last? Can I Use Someone Else's Work? Can Someone …
Copyright in General (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer …
Register Your Work: Registration Portal | U.S. Copyright Office
This is your starting point for all things related to the registration of copyrights. Choose a category below to find out more about the different works typically registered with the U.S. Copyright …
Overview of the Copyright Office | U.S. Copyright Office
The U.S. Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the …
Search Copyright Records: Copyright Public Records Portal
This is your starting point for finding copyright records held by the Copyright Office. Here, you can search our online records, learn about our searching and retrieval services, and view …
Copyright Law of the United States | U.S. Copyright Office
The United States copyright law is contained in chapters 1 through 8 and 10 through 12 of Title 17 of the United States Code. The Copyright Act of 1976, which provides the basic framework for …
Fees | U.S. Copyright Office
Shown below are fees for copyright registration, recordation, and other services. For more information about how the Copyright Office sets these fees, see the Fee Study Page.
Copyright exists automatically in an original work of authorship once it is fixed in a tangible medium, but a copyright owner can take steps to enhance the protections of copyright, the …