Copyright depository
Copyright registration
Registration is recommended for a number of reasons. Many choose to register their works because they wish to have the facts of their copyright on the public record and have a certificate of registration.Registered works may be eligible for statutory damages and attorney's fees in successful litigation.Finally, if registration occurs within 5 years of publication, it is considered prima facie evidence in a court of law. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section “Copyright Registration” and Circular 38b, Highlights of Copyright Amendments Contained in the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA)
How it works
Step 1. Application
1.1. Choose and fill out the application form (please contact the regional office for consultations)
1.2. Upload the file of your copyright work
1.3. Make payment
Step 2. Verification
2.1. Formal check and verification of applied data
2.2. Amendments to application (if applicable)
Step 3. Registration and issue of certificate
3.1. Registration with the Depository
3.2. Electronic certificate sent by email
3.3. Paper certificate sent by postal mail (optional)
Step 1. Application
1.1. Choose and fill out the application form (please contact the regional office for consultations)
1.2. Upload the file of your copyright work
1.3. Make payment
Step 2. Verification
2.1. Formal check and verification of applied data
2.2. Amendments to application (if applicable)
Step 3. Registration and issue of certificate
3.1. Registration with the Depository
3.2. Electronic certificate sent by email
3.3. Paper certificate sent by postal mail (optional)
