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.
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 …
Copyright in General (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
How is copyright law different from patent, trademark, or trade secret law? Copyright protects creative works, such as books, drawings, photographs, songs, and movies. A utility patent …
What Does Copyright Protect? (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
What does copyright protect? Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, …
Register Your Work: Registration Portal | U.S. Copyright Office
To get started registering your work, log in to the Electronic Copyright Office (eCO) Registration System at the link below or you may learn more about the different types of works typically …
Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Copyright Office
How is copyright law different from patent, trademark, or trade secret law? When is my work protected? Do I have to register with your office to be protected? Why should I register my …
You can submit an application online through www.copyright.gov or on a paper application. For more information on registering a work with the Copyright Office, see Copyright Registration …
Search Copyright Records: Copyright Public Records Portal
Welcome to the 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 …
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 …