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Have you created something original, a song, a book, a video, maybe an application, and want to make sure no one steals it? I’m the patent baron, and we’re going to walk through how to register your copyright so your creative work gets the protection it deserves.
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So, you own the copyright to your work the moment you create it and fix it in a tangible form. You know, even a scribble on a post-it note. But if you want to enforce those rights like suing someone for infringement or collecting statutory damages, then you need to register your
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work with the copyright office. So benefits of registration include public record of your ownership, eligibility for statutory damages and attorneys fees, always a plus, an ability to sue in federal court, and protection against the importation of infringing copies. So
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a question to ask is if it’s original and it’s fixed in a tangible form then it’s probably eligible. So what are the next steps? Well, the copyright office has an ability on their website where you can register a copyright on the website. It selects what type of medium
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it is and all the information is entered there and then payment of a fee and it’s submitted. So just things to keep in mind though, you want to make sure that you’re the true owner. If it’s a work for hire or a collaboration, you need to clarify who owns what. And don’t
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register the wrong type of work. So, there’s a difference between a song and a song recording, for example. It’s important to file early, like with all intellectual property, before publishing or sharing publicly if possible. So, if you need help registering your
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copyright, the Pat Baron PLLC is here to help you through every step of the process.
