Q: How do I create a non-exclusive license for my copyright? Do I need to report it to the copyright office?
An organization wants to use the curriculum I co-authored.
A:
You should consider copyrighting your product. Your license is a private contract, unless you are transferring full ownership you should not have to register anything.
Consult with an attorney.
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Think about registering your copyright on the curriculum with the Copyright Office. It provides a number of benefits:
* Statutory damages if your work is infringed
* Presumption of valid ownership.
* Import protection
* Creates a searchable public record (for others seeking to license from you)
* It is a pre-requisite to suit
You can, if you like, record the license agreement with the Copyright Office and here too, there are a number of benefits. These may be outweighed by the fact that what is recorded is available to the public.
Finally, a non-exclusive license can be created by a contract with the licensee. It's best to have a lawyer assist you with this.
Hope that helps.
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