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Literary Work
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For example: A Literary Work can be a novel, article, essay, manuscript, etc. Examples of Work of the Visual Arts can be artwork, photos, or sculptures. For a sound recording, lyrics, or musical recording. Work of the Performing Arts covers plays, musicals, and musical arrangements. Motion Picture/AV Work examples are movie scripts/screenplays, films, etc. And a Single Serial Issue includes magazines, newspapers, etc.

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(Examples: Website, Logo Artwork, Song Lyrics, Literary Work, Photograph(s), Musical Recording, Screenplay, Jewelry Design, Etc.)

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Creation and Publication

In what year was this work created (or substantially completed)?

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Has the work been published?:

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Step Two: Author

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Please indicate whether this work has already been registered with the Copyright Office. If it has, click ‘Yes.’ If it has not, simply select 'No.'

Author(s) (The person(s) who created the work seeking registration is/are considered the Author(s).

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A "work for hire" is a work created by an employee or commissioned under contract, where the employer or commissioner holds the copyright.

Please tell us if there are more than one author:

Sole author Co author

An author is the primary creator of a work, responsible for its content and originality. A co-author is one of multiple creators who collaboratively contribute to the creation of a work, sharing responsibility and credit for its content and originality.

Is the author anonymous or using a pseudonym?:

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The authors contribution is anonymous if not identified on the work. An author can also use a pseudonym if identified under a fictitious name. If anonymous, leave the Name field blank. If it is a pseudonym enter the name in the field.

Step Three: Author/Claimant

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(Date of Birth is used by the Copyright Office for identification purposes. If applicable, the year of death determines the duration of copyright protection.)

Authors Citizenship or Domicile:*

(Indicate the country of which the Author is a citizen, or the country where the Author is domiciled (resides).

Nature of Authorship

Describe:

(Nature of Authorship is what you have contributed to the work. For example, if wrote a book, type TEXT. If you wrote a book with artwork, type TEXT and ART. If you wrote a song type LYRICS and or MUSIC. Indicate amount of songs, photos, etc.)

Copyright Claimant(s)

Is the copyright claimant the Author?:

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A copyright claimant is the individual or entity that holds the legal rights to a copyrighted work. This can be the original author or creator, or someone who has obtained the rights through a transfer or inheritance.

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Type Of Work You Are Registering: (choose one)

Single work with one author (ex: book with only text)
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A group of unpublished works (ex: 10 unpublished songs, art, book series, etc.)

Step Four: Correspondent

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Please briefly describe the general nature of the work being registered:

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In what year was this work created (or substantially completed)?

Has the work been published?:

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Is the work being registered a Work Made for Hire?:

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Is the author anonymous or using a pseudonym?:

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Step 1: Category

Please Enter Your Contact Email:

Select the category that best describes the majority of your work:

Please briefly describe the general nature of the work being registered:

Title of material:

Please let us know if this work is known by another title:

Creation and Publication

In what year was this work created (or substantially completed)?

Has the work been published?:

Step Two: Author

Has a previous Copyright Registration been filed for this work?:

Author(s) (The person(s) who created the work seeking registration is/are considered the Author(s).

Is the work being registered a Work Made for Hire?:

Please enter the authors name that was hired

Please tell us if there are more than one author:

Please enter co authors name (separated by comma):

Is the author anonymous or using a pseudonym?:

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Copyright Claimant(s)

Is the copyright claimant the Author?:

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