“A writer’s life and work are not a gift to mankind; they are its necessity.”
-Toni Morrison-
You’ve probably heard that copyright is automatic, and it is. But registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office is required in order to enforce your rights in court. And if someone who infringes your written work knows you can’t go to court, you’re at a disadvantage. That’s why we promote registration BEFORE your work leaves your hands.
Registration Facts
- Prerequisite to filing a lawsuit.
- Prime-facie evidence of your authorship.
- Basis for statutory damages and attorney fees in a winning lawsuit.
- Ideally done before publication or within three months of first publication.
Basic Steps
- Registration application.
- Application fee.
- Submit deposit copy (e.g., PDF).
RightsClick will process an application for a single work written by one author. No subscription required. $74.95 (includes USCO fee and processing fee).
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