If I Don't Have To Register My Copyright For Protection, Why Not Wait Until There Is An Infringement Before Registering It?

Other Intellectual Property FAQs

• Q: Can You Provide Me With Copies Of My Application And My Work?
  A: Contact the Certifications and Documents Section of the Copyright Office (202) 707­6787.
• Q: What Is Mandatory Deposit?
  A: Copies of all works under copyright protection that have been published in the United States are required to be deposited with the Copyright Office within three months … More
• Q: 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
• Q: What Is The Registration Fee?
  A: The current filing fee is $30 per application. Generally, each work requires a separate application.
• Q: Can I Make Copies Of The Application Form?
  A: Yes, you can make copies of copyright forms if they meet the following criteria: photocopied back to back and head to head on a single sheet of 8­1/2 by 11 inch … More
• Q: What Is The Difference Between Form Pa And Form Sr?
  A: These forms are for registering two different types of copyrightable subject matter that may be embodied in a recording. Form PA is used for the registration of music … More
• Q: Can I Copyright The Name Of My Band?
  A: No. Names are not protected by copyright law. Some names may be protected under trademark law. Contact the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (http://www.uspto.gov/), … More
• Q: What Is An Isbn Number?
  A: The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is administered by the R. R. Bowker Company 877­310­7333 [http://www.bowker.com]. The ISBN is a numerical … More
• Q: How Do I Get On The U.S. Copyright Office's Mailing List?
  A: The Copyright Office does not maintain a mailing list. The Copyright Office sends periodic e­mail messages via NewsNet (http://www.loc.gov/copyright/newsnet/), a … More