Copyright registration (US): step-by-step guide
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Copyright is automatic, but registration enables suit and statutory damages.
Copyright is automatic, but registration enables suit and statutory damages.
A step-by-step plan — no fluff, with citations.
Action plan: 1. Prepare a copy of the work. 2. File with the Copyright Office. 3. Pay the fee. 4. Receive the registration certificate.
Applicable norms with links to the primary source are below. This is information, not legal advice: for serious matters, consult a lawyer.
Norms & sources
- 17 U.S.C. § 408
- 17 U.S.C. § 411
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