Trademark Registration
Brand-name search, application support and deadline tracking for your name, logo and slogan.
Copyright Registration & Filing
Put your creative work on the public record, and gain the legal tools you need to enforce it.
Copyright protects original works of authorship: books, articles, music, photographs, artwork, films, software code, website content, architectural plans and more. Protection begins the moment a work is fixed in a tangible form. You do not have to register.
But registration is what makes your rights practical. In the United States, a registration is generally required before you can file an infringement lawsuit over a U.S. work, and registering promptly can unlock statutory damages and attorney’s fees. It also creates a public record of ownership and strengthens takedown requests to platforms.
Copyright protects how an idea is expressed, not the idea itself. Names, titles, short phrases and facts are not covered, although brand names and slogans may qualify for trademark protection instead.
What we register
- Books & written works
- Photos & artwork
- Video & audio
- Software & apps
- Course materials & artwork
The “poor man’s copyright” myth
Mailing a copy of your work to yourself does not replace registration. Only a registration with the Copyright Office gives you the legal advantages described on this page.
What’s included
Everything you need, handled properly
Eligibility & ownership review
We confirm the work can be registered and identify the author and claimant, including works made for hire, co-authors and assignments.
Choosing the right application
Single work, group registration or another option, depending on what you created and how it was published.
Application preparation
Accurate titles, authorship, publication dates and deposit copies that meet the Copyright Office’s requirements.
Filing & tracking
We submit the application and monitor it through examination.
Correspondence support
Help responding if the Copyright Office has questions about your submission.
Enforcement-ready records
Registration details organized so you can support DMCA notices and legal notices when needed.
Our process
How copyright registration works
Review your work
We confirm what you created, who the authors are and whether it has been published.
Prepare the application
We assemble the details and the deposit copy the Copyright Office requires.
File
We submit the application and pay the official fee on your behalf if you wish.
Receive your registration
We track the file and deliver your certificate when it is issued.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is my work automatically copyrighted?
Yes. Copyright arises automatically when an original work is fixed in a tangible medium. Registration is optional, but it gives you important advantages, particularly if you ever need to enforce your rights in court.
How long does copyright last?
For works created by an individual today, copyright generally lasts for the author’s life plus 70 years. For works made for hire and anonymous works, the term is generally 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever ends first.
Can I register software or a website?
Yes. Source code, app content, website text, graphics and videos can be registered, subject to the Copyright Office’s deposit rules. We help you identify exactly what to submit.
What if someone has already copied my work?
You can still register, and you can send a DMCA takedown notice right away. Note that statutory damages and attorney’s fees are generally unavailable for infringement that began before registration, with limited exceptions for prompt registration after publication.
Do you file with offices outside the U.S.?
Under the Berne Convention many countries protect foreign works automatically, and most do not require registration. We can advise whether a local registration makes sense for your situation.
Ready to get started with Copyright Registration?
Your first consultation is free. Tell us what you need and we’ll reply by email.