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Frequently Asked Questions about Copyright

The Copyright Office offers introductory answers to frequently asked questions about copyright, registration, and services of the Office. Click on a subject heading below to view questions and answers relating to your selection. Links throughout the answers will guide you to further information on our website or from other sources. Should you have any further questions, please consult our Contact Us page.



Copyright in General
What Does Copyright Protect?
Who Can Register?
Registering a Work
Which Form Should I Use?
I've Mailed My Application, Fee, and Copy of My Work to the Copyright Office. Now What?
How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?
Can I Use Someone Else's Work? Can Someone Else Use Mine?
Assignment/Transfer of Copyright Ownership
Copyright and Digital Files
Information about the Copyright Office
Services of the Copyright Office
Mandatory Deposit
Newspapers on Microfilm
Definitions



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