U.S. Copyright Office
What is Copyright? Learn about the basics of copyright with our new online reference page.
What Does Copyright Protect? (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and …
What is Copyright? | U.S. Copyright Office
The Copyright Office website, copyright.gov, is the definitive source of copyright information. If you need additional assistance, the Public Information Office is available to help.
Copyright in General (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and …
The copyright law, the Compendium, electronic registration, application forms, regulations, and related materials are available on the Copyright Office website at www.copyright.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Copyright Office
How Long Does Copyright Protection Last? Can I Use Someone Else's Work? Can Someone Else Use Mine? Assignment/Transfer of Copyright Ownership Copyright and Digital Files Information about the …
What Writers Should Know about Copyright
Copyright protects most types of written works, also known as literary works. This video discusses what literary works copyright protects, what it means to be a copyright holder, and how you can register …
El derecho de autor en español | U.S. Copyright Office
Tipos de obras Obtenga más información sobre los diferentes tipos de obras protegidas por el derecho de autor y cómo registrar sus reclamos del derecho de autor con estos materiales educativos.
Overview of the Copyright Office | U.S. Copyright Office
The U.S. Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the benefit of all.
Registering a Work (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
Please be aware that when you register your claim to a copyright in a work with the U.S. Copyright Office, you are making a public record. All the information you provide on your copyright registration …