How it works?

We have a simple 3-step process. Just fill out a quick questionnaire, and we’ll handle the rest.

Fill a brief questionaire

Answer a few questions online and upload a copy of your work.

Prepare your copyright application

We'll gather everything required for your copyright application.

Copyright application filing with USPTO

We'll file your complete copyright application with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Why register copyright?

Copyrights grant the owner exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, create derivative works, and publicly perform or display the work. These rights encourage creativity by protecting the creator's control over their work and allowing licensing for use. They also prevent unauthorized alterations or misuse, safeguarding the work's integrity. Copyrights arise automatically upon creation and last for a limited time before the work enters the public domain, fostering innovation for future generations.

A common question is why someone would go through the extra steps and expenses to register their copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office. The answer is that registration offers important legal protections, including the ability to sue for statutory damages and attorney’s fees in case of infringement, and serves as a public record of your ownership.

What a registered copyright protects?

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 software, and architecture.

However, copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation. It only protects the specific expression of these ideas, such as the way they are written, filmed, or depicted.

Protects

  • Books
  • Songs
  • Photos
  • Art
  • Films
  • And other creative work (written, recorded, etc)

Doesn’t Protect

  • Brand names and slogans
  • Inventions and product designs
  • Ideas only (not in a tangible form)

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Our prices make it easy to protect your hard work.

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  • Application processed by Experts
  • Review by Experts
  • USPTO Application filing
  • Registration mailed via U.S. Copyright Office

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Copyright Registeration FAQs

Copyright registration is a legal process that formally records your ownership of a creative work with the relevant government agency. This registration provides a public record of your ownership, enhancing your ability to protect your rights and enforce them if someone uses your work without permission.

You can register a broad range of creative works, including literary works such as books, articles, and poems; musical compositions and recordings; visual arts like photographs, paintings, and sculptures; software and computer programs; dramatic works like scripts, screenplays, and plays; architectural designs; and choreographic works. This registration applies to any original work that is fixed in a tangible medium.

The copyright registration process typically includes submitting an application, paying a fee, and providing a copy of the work. This process varies by country, but in most cases, you can complete the registration online or by mail. Once the application is submitted, the copyright office reviews it and issues a registration certificate if all requirements are met.

Yes, you can register a group of works under one application if they meet specific criteria. This group registration can simplify the process and reduce costs, as it allows multiple works to be filed together as a collection.

The timeline for copyright registration depends on the processing times at the copyright office, but it generally takes several months for the office to review the application and issue a registration certificate. Expedited processing may be available in some countries for an additional fee if your work needs immediate protection.