U.S. Copyright Office
To submit claims, request certified copies of certificates or copyright deposits, or request searches, visit our Public Information Office by making an appointment here. Copyright Office …
This circular provides information about registering websites and website content with the U.S. Copyright Office.1 For specific information about this topic, see chapter 1000 of the Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices. For information about registration of computer programs, see Copyright Registration of Computer Programs (Circular 61 ...
Search Copyright Records: Copyright Public Records Portal
Welcome to the Copyright Public Records Portal. This is your starting point for finding copyright records held by the Copyright Office. Here, you can search our online records, learn about our searching and retrieval services, and view educational videos and materials.
What is Copyright? | U.S. Copyright Office
The Copyright Office website, copyright.gov, is the definitive source of copyright information. If you need additional assistance, the Public Information Office is available to help.
Overview of the Copyright Office | U.S. Copyright Office
The U.S. Copyright Office promotes creativity and free expression by administering the nation’s copyright laws and by providing impartial, expert advice on copyright law and policy for the …
Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Copyright Office
Can I copyright my website? Can I copyright my domain name? Is it legal to download works from peer-to-peer networks and if not, what is the penalty...
Register Your Work: Registration Portal | U.S. Copyright Office
To get started registering your work, log in to the Electronic Copyright Office (eCO) Registration System at the link below or you may learn more about the different types of works typically registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Copyright in General (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright covers both published and unpublished works. What does copyright protect? Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and …
Privacy: Public Copyright Registration Records
When you register a claim to copyright in a work with the Copyright Office, you create a public record of your claim. All information you provide on your copyright registration will be available to the public, and most of it will be available online.
You can submit an application online through www.copyright.gov or on a paper application. For more information on registering a work with the Copyright Office, see Copyright Registration (Circular 2). In addition to establishing a public record of a copyright claim, registration offers several other statutory advantages: