Copyright Registration

Why and how to register a copyright

What is preregistration and is it necessary?

Preregistration is a procedure that may be available in some cases to protect against pre-publication infringement. It is optional. It is not a prerequisite to filing a copyright registration application. To qualify for preregistration, the work must be unpublished and in the process of being prepared for commercial distribution. Preregistration is available only for motion […]

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Is copyright registration necessary?

No. Copyright registration is not mandatory. A copyright comes into existence and is legally protected as soon as a creative, original work of human expression is fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Registration is strongly recommended, but it is not a precondition to the existence of a copyright.

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