US Copyright Basics
Copyright is a form of protection provided by U.S. law to authors of “original works of authorship” from the time the works are created in a fixed form. This circular provides an overview of basic facts about copyright and copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office. It covers Works eligible for protection; Rights of copyright owners; Who can claim copyright; and Duration of copyright.
An original work of authorship is a work that is independently created by a human author and possesses at least some minimal degree of creativity. A work is “fixed” when it is captured (either by or under the authority of an author) in a sufficiently permanent medium such that the work can be perceived, reproduced, or communicated for more than a short time. Copyright protection in the United States exists automatically from the moment the original work of authorship is fixed.
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Copyright Online is a U.S. copyright registration service based in London, in the United Kingdom.
Our team of legal and IT experts help authors and non-author claimants protect their copyright interests by promoting and facilitating registration on the U.S. copyright register.
Our service is designed to be easy to use and informative, removing any doubts you may have about submitting the correct information.
We also champion education about copyright, and have authored a series of articles to help copyright owners understand and enforce their rights.
Registration of your work is quick, easy, and affordable. Click here to register, or click here to access our educational knowledge hub.
Copyright Online is a U.S. copyright registration service based in London, in the United Kingdom.
Our team of legal and IT experts help authors and non-author claimants protect their copyright interests by promoting and facilitating registration on the U.S. copyright register.
Our service is designed to be easy to use and informative, removing any doubts you may have about submitting the correct information.
We also champion education about copyright, and have authored a series of articles to help copyright owners understand and enforce their rights.
Registration of your work is quick, easy, and affordable. Click here to register, or click here to access our educational knowledge hub.