Protecting Original Works of Authorship.
The Constitution provides the right to protect an original work.
But, the ability to protect copyrights takes experience.
Copyright Registration
In general, copyright rights are created the moment a work is created. To be technical, they are created the moment the work is fixed in a tangible medium. In other words, registration of a copyright is not required to obtain copyright rights.
However, failure to file for registration can leave creators without a true remedy to guard against the copying of their works. This is true for two main reasons:
- A registered copyright is a requirement to file a copyright lawsuit in federal court.
- Only those with a registered copyright can seek the available statutory damages of up to $150,000 for the willful infringement of their works.
Creators are strongly encouraged to file for copyright registration as soon as possible. With Revision Legal, its easy. We charge a flat fee and handle the complexities of completing the online application, leaving the creator more time to create.