Copy Right Registration

Protect Your Creative Works

Secure your original works of authorship with Copyright registration. Protect your literary works, songs, movies, software, and other creative content from unauthorized use.

Do you know what is Copyright?

Understanding Copyright protection

What is Copyright?

A copyright is a collection of rights that automatically vest to someone who creates an original work of authorship – like a literary work, song, movie or software. These rights include the right to reproduce the work, to prepare derivative works, to distribute copies, and to perform and display the work publicly.

Types of Works Protected

  • Literary works (books, articles, poems)
  • Musical works and sound recordings
  • Cinematographic works and movies
  • Computer software and programs
  • Artistic works and designs

Automatic Protection

Copyright protection automatically vests upon creation of an original work. However, registration provides additional benefits and legal advantages.

Registration creates a public record of your copyright and provides stronger legal protection in case of infringement.

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Creative Protection

Do I get any rights from copyrights?

Understanding Copyright rights and protections

The Right to Reproduce Works

The reproduction right grants the copyright owner the ability to control the making of a copy of the work. It is arguably the most important of the rights as it is implicated in most copyright infringement disputes.

Examples of Activities:

  • • Pasting a news article into an email
  • • Photocopying a magazine
  • • Uploading movies or music to a website
  • • Copying a computer program or document
  • • Scanning or digitizing printed text or images
  • • Right-clicking to copy online photographs

The Right to Create Derivative Works

The derivative work right grants the copyright owner the ability to control the transformation of their works into new works. Transformations can include annotating, editing, translating, modifying or making other types of changes to the work.

Examples of Activities:

  • • Translating a book
  • • Transforming a novel into a motion picture
  • • Creating an updated version of software
  • • Making sequels or spin-offs
  • • Creating adaptations and modifications

The Distribution Right

The distribution right grants the copyright owner the ability to control the manner in which a work or a copy of a work is transferred to others, whether by sale, rental, lease, or lending.

Examples of Activities:

  • • Copying and emailing news articles
  • • Uploading music files to websites
  • • Renting software or sound recordings
  • • Selling or lending copies of works
  • • Distributing unauthorized copies

The Public Performance Right

The public performance right grants the copyright owner the ability to control the manner in which a work is publicly performed. A performance is considered "public" when performed in public places or transmitted to multiple locations.

Examples of Activities:

  • • Showing motion pictures in public areas
  • • Streaming movies over the internet
  • • Broadcasting sports events or concerts
  • • Performing music in public venues
  • • Live streaming performances

The Public Display Right

Authors have the exclusive right to control the public display of works that can be displayed—like photographs or graphic designs. This right can also include displaying a literary work on a web page or displaying a single image from a TV show or motion picture.

Examples of Activities:

  • • Displaying photographs in galleries
  • • Showing graphic designs on websites
  • • Displaying literary works on web pages
  • • Showing images from TV shows
  • • Public exhibition of artistic works

Digital Audio Transmission Right

Owners of rights in sound recordings have the exclusive right of public performance by means of digital transmission. This enables sound recording owners to license their work to streaming music services.

Key Features:

  • • Only applies to sound recordings
  • • Limited to digital audio transmission
  • • Enables licensing to streaming services
  • • More limited than general performance right

Important Copyright Information

Key points about Copyright protection

Multiple Rights Infringement

A single unauthorized use of a work can potentially infringe more than one exclusive right.

Example: Uploading an MP3 file of a song to a website without permission would infringe both the reproduction and the distribution rights.

Limitations and Exceptions

Each of these rights are subject to certain limitations and exceptions.

These limitations may significantly limit the application or enforceability of these rights, including fair use exceptions and other legal provisions.

Why Choose Our Copyright Registration Services?

Professional assistance for creative protection

Creative Protection

Comprehensive protection for your original works of authorship

Originality Check

Verify originality and ensure your work qualifies for copyright protection

Expert Documentation

Professional preparation of all required documents and applications

Fast Processing

Quick and efficient copyright registration process

Expert Support

Professional guidance throughout the registration process

Ongoing Support

Continuous support for copyright maintenance and enforcement

Copyright Registration Process

Simple steps to protect your creative works

1

Work Preparation

Prepare your original work and gather supporting materials

2

Application Filing

Submit copyright application with all required documents

3

Examination

Copyright office examines application for compliance

4

Registration

Receive copyright certificate upon successful registration

Ready to Protect Your Creative Works?

Secure your original works of authorship with Copyright registration. Get exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display your creative content.

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