Can You Provide Me With Copies Of My Application And My Work?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Contact the Certifications and Documents Section of the Copyright Office (202) 7076787.

Can I Copyright The Name Of My Band?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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/), (800) 7869199, for further information.

Can I Make Copies Of The Application Form?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 white paper. In other words, your copy must look just like the original.

How Do I Get On The U.S. Copyright Office's Mailing List?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 free electronic mailing list. Important announcements and new or changed regulations and the like are published in the Federal Register at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html#fr. Most will also appear on the Copyright Office website on the Internet.

How Do I Register My Copyright?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 registered to Copyright Office, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E.,Washington, D.C. 205596000.

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

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

You can wait until an infringement, but it will have a serious impact on any financial recovery. It is important to remember that you are qualified for a substantially larger award if published works are registered within three months of publication, and if nonpublished work is registered prior to an infringement. In addition, registration allows for the award of attorney`s fees.

In addition, compared to other intellectual property copyright registration is relatively cheap at $30.00!

What Is An Isbn Number?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is administered by the R. R. Bowker Company 8773107333 [http://www.bowker.com]. The ISBN is a numerical identifier intended to assist the international community in identifying and ordering certain publications.

What Is Mandatory Deposit?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 of the date of first publication. The deposit can be sent by mail to Copyright Office, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E.,Washington, D.C. 205596000. Contact the Certifications and Documents Section of the Copyright Office (202) 7076787 for more details.

What Is The Difference Between Form Pa And Form Sr?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

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 and/or lyrics (as well as other works of the performing arts), even if your song is on a cassette. Form SR is used for registering the performance and production of a particular recording of sounds.

What Is The Registration Fee?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

The current filing fee is $30 per application. Generally, each work requires a separate application.

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