Copyright Articles

Copyright Renewal: The Basics

Before 1976, there were two terms of a protection for a copyright. The holder of a copyright had to renew the copyright for a second term to extend the protection to its full length....

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How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?

Copyright law is meant to protect an individual’s artistic creations. This applies to things such as: Art Music Literature Images and film Computer and Internet software You can register a copyright yourself, or with...

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Register Your Copyright to Protect Yourself Against Copyright Infringement

The purpose of obtaining a copyright is to protect your intellectual property rights. This gives you the exclusive rights to your creations under the protection of copyright law. By officially registering your copyright with...

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WHAT IS A COPYRIGHT?

While patents are meant to protect the unauthorized use of inventions and designs, copyrights are intended to protect words, music, images and other forms of creative expression. Under copyright law, a creator has the right...

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CAN I TRANSFER A COPYRIGHT?

If you are wondering whether it is possible to transfer a United States copyright, the answer is YES and copyright law is written so that it is fairly simple to do. In fact, many people...

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INTERNET COPYRIGHTS

If you plan to obtain an Internet copyright in Los Angeles County, it is fairly simple to do so. You simply need to include the word “copyright”, or place a © notation at the...

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HOW MUCH DOES A COPYRIGHT COST?

Filing a copyright application can involve a number of various forms, each with a different fee. Add to that the various additional services available to copyright application seekers, as well as the potential for...

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