Copyright law protects original works of authorship that have been fixed into a tangible form, such as the following:
What Can be Copyrighted?
Literary works such as novels, poems, plays, reference works, newspapers, and software.
Architectural designs.
Musical works, including both the musical notation and any accompanying words
Cinematographic works and other audiovisual productions such as movies and television shows.
Dramatic works such as plays, scripts, and the music used within these works.
Sound recordings and broadcasts.
Artistic works like paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures.
Authors receive copyright protection automatically when they create an original work. While not required, copyright registration of an original work offers certain benefits that include:
Why Register Your Original Work?
The right to sue for copyright infringement in federal court.
Providing public notice of the copyright in the original work.
Establishing prima facie evidence of the original work's copyright validity.
Eligibility for statutory damages if the copyright is registered before infringement or within three months of publication.
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Copyright provides creators the exclusive right to reproduce, adapt, publish, perform, and display their original works of authorship. It also enables creators to license one or more of these rights for their original works to others.
Copyright enforcement is vital to protecting original works, especially in today's digital environment. It is necessary to ensure that creators control the use of their original works and that they receive appropriate compensation. Copyright enforcement may include monitoring media platforms, generating and responding to cease and desist letters, negotiations, and copyright infringement litigation in federal court.
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How TCP Law Can Help
A copyright attorney at TCP Law can help you prepare, file, and prosecute a copyright registration for your creative work. If you have any general copyright questions or want to discuss registering a copyright for your creative work, please contact me at john@tcplawfirm.com or 917-612-1059.