We guide clients through the process of registering their copyrights with the relevant authorities. Our services include conducting copyright searches, preparing and filing copyright registration applications, and responding to any queries or objections from the copyright office.
Copyright provides automatic protection for original creative works like books, music, art, and software, granting exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the copyrighted work, while allowing the owner to license or sell the copyright for royalties and seek statutory damages and attorney's fees in case of infringement.
Copyright protection extends to original creative works such as literary works (books, articles, software), musical works, dramatic works, pictorial and graphic works (paintings, photographs, sculptures), audiovisual works (films, videos), and sound recordings.
The duration of copyright protection varies by jurisdiction, but generally, it lasts for the lifetime of the author plus an additional 50-70 years after the author's death. In some cases, such as works made for hire, the protection lasts for a fixed term of years from the date of publication or creation.
Copyright protection arises automatically upon the creation of an original work, and registration is not required for protection. However, registration provides several benefits, including the ability to file infringement lawsuits, the presumption of valid copyright, and the potential for statutory damages and attorney's fees.
To register a copyright, you need to complete an application form, provide a deposit copy of the work, and pay the required filing fee. The application can be submitted online or by mail to the relevant copyright office.