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 during the process, and …
What is Copyright? | U.S. Copyright Office
The Copyright Office website, copyright.gov, is the definitive source of copyright information. If you need additional assistance, the Public Information Office is available to help.
What Does Copyright Protect? (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 software, and …
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 software, and …
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 benefit of all.
The copyright law, the Compendium, electronic registration, application forms, regulations, and related materials are available on the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Copyright Office
How Long Does Copyright Protection Last? Can I Use Someone Else's Work? Can Someone Else Use Mine? Assignment/Transfer of Copyright Ownership Copyright and Digital Files Information about the …
U.S. Copyright Office Definitions
"Copyright" literally means the right to copy but has come to mean that body of exclusive rights granted by law to copyright owners for protection of their work. Copyright protection does not extend to any …
Registering a Work (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
Please be aware that when you register your claim to a copyright in a work with the U.S. Copyright Office, you are making a public record. All the information you provide on your copyright registration …
El derecho de autor en español | U.S. Copyright Office
¿Qué es el derecho de autor? Conozca lo que el derecho de autor protege y no protege en nuestras circulares en español. Estas guías proporcionan información detallada y actualizada para explicar …