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Getting a Copyright
This section explains how copyright protection arises and the process and benefits of registering a work with the U.S. Copyright Office.
When the Work is Created: Automatic Copyright Protection
- Copyright Protection is Automatic Upon Creation
- Using a Copyright Notice
- How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?
- Copyright Pointers
When the Work is Registered: Extra Copyright Protection
Registering Specific Types of Work
Guide to Registering a Copyright
- The Copyright Registration Procedure
- Current Registration Fees (U.S. Copyright Office)
- Special Deposit Requirements (for certain types of work)
- Make Sure Your Application Will Be Acceptable
- Application Forms (U.S. Copyright Office)
- Effective Date of Registration
- Special Handling of Registration
- Renewing a Copyright
FAQs
- What is copyright?
- May I download music and videos from the Internet?
- What if I use peer-to-peer services to share music with my friends?
- May I copy and print reports and information from government websites?
- May I print or e-mail articles from online newspapers or magazines?
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