answered on Mar 16, 2011
I presume you mean how you register a copyright to your music. You fill out a form and file it with the Copyright Office. The form to use depends on whether your "music" comprises lyrics, a recording, or both. see www.copyright.gov for details. However, if others contributed to the music... View More 
answered on Mar 16, 2011
No. There is a lot of misunderstanding about this. Names are not protected by copyright. Publishers of publications such as a star registry may register a claim to copyright in the text of the volume [or book] containing the names the registry has assigned to stars, and perhaps the compilation of... View More
I thought I purchased a package that was turnkey. Designer is corporation in FL. Corp is now out of business.
answered on Mar 16, 2011
You could be liable, as there is no "intent" requirement to be liable for copyright infringement. However, your exposure could be reduced if you are determined to have been an "innocent infringer."
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answered on Mar 16, 2011
A registration is effective as of the date the application is received by the Copyright Office. However, the registration certificate takes a while to receive. If you pay for "special handling," a registration usually takes about a week. If you file an application electronically, it takes... View More
Can I do this, I just want to have a bound copy for my own use, is it copyright infringement if I wrote it, and I'm buying it for my own use?
answered on Mar 15, 2011
If your book copies copyrightable elements of the Twilight book, technically, writing your own book would probably be copyright infringement. However, as a practical matter, it is unlikely that the owner of the copyrights in the Twilight book would complain. Independent authors write proposed... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2011
The safest answer is that if you pay the copyright holder, you will have a license and will not be subject to being sued by the copyright owner. The bloggers could be at risk of being sued. However, there is a a great deal of public domain material on the internet that you can use free of charge.... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2011
No. When you register a claim to copyright in a work with the Copyright Office, you create a public record of your claim to copyright. This record cannot be removed from the public record once it has been entered. All information you provide on your copyright registration will be available to the... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2011
The Copyright office maintain an web-searchable database of copyright registrations, which you can access here: http://www.copyright.gov/records/
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answered on Jan 16, 2011
A copyright protects works of authorship, such as writings, music, and works of art that have been tangibly expressed. For more information, contact, see www.copyright.gov (U.S. Copyright Office)
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answered on Dec 29, 2010
Why you could probably write it without getting sued, if you wanted to publish, license, or sell the rights, you would need to get permission from the owner of the James Bond copyrights. At the present time, I believe MGM owns those rights. However, they are in finanical difficulty and may have... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2010
No, you don't have to register a copyright to take advantage of copyright law. For example, you can sell or license a copyrighted work even if you have not registered. However, if you have made an investment in your work, it is a good idea to register it with the Copyright Office. If you... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2010
No. There is a lot of misunderstanding about this. Names are not protected by copyright. Publishers of publications such as a star registry may register a claim to copyright in the text of the volume [or book] containing the names the registry has assigned to stars, and perhaps the compilation of... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2010
A registration is effective as of the date the application is received by the Copyright Office. However, the registration certificate takes a while to receive. If you pay for "special handling," a registration ususally takes about a week. If you file an application electronically, it... View More
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