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All works of original expression are protected by copyright law as soon as the work is permanently recorded in a tangible medium.
It is necessary to register a copyright before bringing a lawsuit for copyright infrignement. Registration allows recover of attorney’s fees and statutory damages for infringement of the registered work, as set forth in 17 U.S.C.A. Secs. 411, 412.
About Filing
The only step involved in registering a copyright is to file a copyright application and a copy of your original creative work with the Library of Congress. Once your application is filed, it takes approximately six months for the Copyright Office to issue your registration.
We can prepare and file a copyright application. Please feel free to contact us with your copyright questions.
It is necessary to register a copyright before bringing a lawsuit for copyright infrignement. Registration allows recover of attorney’s fees and statutory damages for infringement of the registered work, as set forth in 17 U.S.C.A. Secs. 411, 412.
About Filing
The only step involved in registering a copyright is to file a copyright application and a copy of your original creative work with the Library of Congress. Once your application is filed, it takes approximately six months for the Copyright Office to issue your registration.
We can prepare and file a copyright application. Please feel free to contact us with your copyright questions.