Effective July 1, 2006 the US Copyright Office raised filing fees. Basic copyright registration now is $45.
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Save Time, File Online with Official Copyright™
If you are the creator of an original literary, musical or artistic work,
such as a book, song, photograph or even a website, Official 's online filing
service can help you easily register your work(s) with the US Copyright Office
in three easy steps:
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File a Copyright!
Protect the value in your works under the full strength of the law with the U.S. Copyright Office for your lifetime +70 years. Not filing risks thousands of dollars in damages per infringement.
- Written works
- Musical works
- Photographs & Visual Arts Works
- Computer Programs
- Website content
- Architectural Works & Plans
- Film, Television, Radio, Video
- and almost any other 'thought property' work
Answers to Top 10 Copyright Questions
(i.e. What is the difference between a Copyright, Trademark & Patent?)
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Complete Our Step-by-Step Interview:
Complete our award-winning, step-by-step interview, which
takes the guess work out of filing. Most filers can complete
our online forms in under 15 minutes. Complex topics, such
as filing a derivative work, published works, collections,
works multiple authors or transfer of ownership, etc. are
made simple..
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Upload, Mail or Email Your Work(s) to Official:
Send us your work(s) online or by mail, we take care of the
rest! Our online system automatically looks for common mistakes,
making it easy to fill out your copyright form. Once we receive of
your completed online form and materials you are registering we will ordinarily
file your copyright immediately - or at most in up to five business
days.
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Receive Confirmation of Your Filing:
We will send you an email tracking number when your copyright
is sent to the US Copyright Office. Regardless of the time it takes the Library of
Congress to process your application, your filing date is
generally the date they receive your materials. Your certificate of registration is not required to
begin using the copyright notice on your work.
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File a Trademark!
Protect the value in your trademark with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Free Trademark Search for conflicting marks. A timely application date is essential.
- Trademarks (tm)
- Service Marks (sm)
- Company name
- Brand Name
- Logo or Domain Name
- and other, words, names, symbols, logos and designs that are used to identify a business's goods (trademarks) or services (service marks).
Answers to Top 10 Trademark Questions
(i.e. Can I file a Trademark for my website name?)
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About Official:
Official Software is the leading provider of easy-to-use, award winning online and software products to file copyrights and trademarks to protect your original work under the full strength of the law. Official is changing the way people file, protect and manage their works. [More information about Official Software]
Official Partnerships & Alliances:
Official Software has alliances in the Entertainment, Print, Music, Publishing, Design and other industries. Entertainment - Music (ASCAP); Visual Arts, Design & Photography - (ASMP); Print - (The Copyright Clearance Center) & others. Official Software is proud to be member of the Copyright Society of the USA.
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