Overview of copyright -- Works that can be copyrighted -- Works that cannot be copyrighted -- Works of others you can use -- Reasons to register your copyright -- People who claim and register copyrights -- Registering your copyright -- Length of a copyright -- Protecting your copyright -- Transfering a copyright -- International copyrights -- Other protections -- Emerging issues in copyrights
Summary
After putting your time and effort into creating an original work, you should be sure that work is protected from those who may want to steal it. Without a copyright, you could lose the right that the law provides for your work. How to Register Your Own Copyright gives you detailed information on everything you should know about copyrights-from whether or not your work can be copyrighted to the way to register your copyright with the government. It is important to be sure that you are taking the correct steps to protect your work. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book makes registering your work a hassle-free experience
