Copyrighting Your Work

The creator of a copyrighted work does not always own the copyright to that work. In some cases, an assignment or transfer can "give" other persons or entities ownership of the copyright.

Copyright protection can be useful for artists, writers, and other creators.

Software development agreements are important for clarifying your rights and obligations.

Songwriters are often ill-prepared to handle the many business and legal issues that arise in their work. These issues can be critical for a musician's success.

Learn how to copyright software using Form CO.

Money damages in copyright infringement actions are commonly awarded under three legal theories: actual damages, profits, and statutory damages.

“Joint works” and “collective works” are categories that receive somewhat different treatment than individually created works under the U.S. Copyright Act

May 22, 2017. In Star Athletica, L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc., the Supreme Court opened the door to greater copyright protection for the fashion industry.

My band is recording an album of cover songs. We know we have to list all of the original writers and owners of the songs, but what else do we need to do before the album is released?

Why self-mailing won't get you the copyright protection you need.

Cartoonists, like all media creators, should take steps to protect their intellectual property.

Software code is protected by copyright, much like other written works. A copyright notice should be used for all distributed software.

If you design a game, what prevents someone else from coming along and copying it?