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Copyright Registration

Own your creative work — on the record

Copyright protects the original things you create: writing, art, music, video, photography, and code. Registering it gives you a public record and the power to enforce your rights in federal court.

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From $99 + gov. fee

Flat service fee with the Copyright Office fee shown separately. No surprises.

What you get

Protection for the work you pour yourself into

A registration turns your automatic rights into rights you can actually enforce.

Written & visual works

Books, blogs, scripts, illustrations, photography, and graphic design.

Music & audio

Songs, compositions, recordings, podcasts, and sound design.

Film & video

Short films, video content, animation, and motion graphics.

Software & code

Source code and applications you've authored.

Correct application prep

We complete the right forms and deposit requirements so your filing isn't bounced.

Specialist review

A specialist checks your application before it goes to the Copyright Office.

The process

How copyright registration works

1

Describe your work

Tell us what you created and when it was published.

2

We prepare the filing

We complete the application and deposit requirements for you.

3

We file it

We submit to the U.S. Copyright Office and confirm receipt.

4

You get your record

You receive your registration and a public record of ownership.

Why it matters

Copyright is automatic — enforcement is not

You own your work the moment you create it, but you generally must register before you can sue for infringement or claim statutory damages. Registration is what gives your rights teeth.

  • Create a public record of your ownership
  • Unlock the right to sue for infringement in federal court
  • Become eligible for statutory damages and attorney's fees
  • Strengthen licensing, sales, and takedown requests
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Register your creative work

Tell us about your work and we'll prepare and file your copyright application.

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  • Specialist review before filing
  • Transparent flat fee
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Questions

Common questions

A trademark protects brand identifiers — names, logos, and slogans that distinguish your goods or services. A copyright protects original creative works such as writing, art, music, film, and software. Many businesses need both.

Yes, if you want to enforce it. Your work is protected on creation, but in the U.S. you generally must register before filing an infringement lawsuit, and timely registration unlocks statutory damages and attorney's fees.

Original works fixed in a tangible form — books, articles, photographs, illustrations, songs, recordings, films, and software, among others. Ideas, titles, and short phrases generally can't be copyrighted.
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