Who Is An Author?
Under the copyright law, the creator of the original expression in a work is its author. The author is also the owner of copyright unless there is a written agreement by which the author assigns the copyright to another person or entity, such as a publisher. In cases of works made for hire (see Circular 9), the employer or commissioning party is considered to be the author.
Other Intellectual Property FAQs
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What Is Intellectual Property Law?
A: Our legal system provides certain rights and protections for owners of property. The kind of property that results from the use of the mind in developing new ideas and … More -
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Can Intellectual Property Fall Into More Than One Of The Sub-Categories Of Trademark, Copyright, Patent, Or Trade Secret?
A: Sometimes you can have overlapping protection. For example, a floral sketch might be protected under copyright law. If embossed onto tableware, patent law may also … More -
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I Have Heard It Said That Intellectual Property Law Protects The Expression Of Ideas, And Not The Ideas Themselves. Is That The Case?
A: There are many legal texts that make this point. One might question the true accuracy of this statement; however, thinking in these terms can provide a helpful way to … More -
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What Is A Copyright?
A: Copyright is a form of protection provided to the authors of original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other … More -
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Why Should I Register My Work If Copyright Protection Is Automatic?
A: Registration is recommended for a number of reasons. Many choose to register their works because they wish to have the facts of their copyright on the public record … More -
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How Do I Register My Copyright?
A: To register a work, you need to submit a completed application form, a nonrefundable filing fee of $30, and a nonreturnable copy or copies of the work to be … More -
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What Is The Telephone Number For The U.S. Copyright Office?
A: The Public Information Office telephone number is (202) 7073000. To order application forms, the number is (202) 7079100. TTY is (202) 7076737. -
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What Is The Mailing Address For The U.S. Copyright Office?
A: The mailing address is Copyright Office, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E.,Washington, D.C. 205596000. -
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What Are The Visiting Address And Hours Of Operation For The U.S. Copyright Office?
A: The Copyright Office is located at 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C., in the James Madison Memorial Building, Room LM401, of the Library of … More -
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Where Can I Get Application Forms?
A: You may get forms from the U.S. Copyright Office in person, by mailing in a request, by calling our 24hoursperday forms hotline: (202) 7079100, or … More
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