Copyright Registration
You created it. Now protect it with federal coverage.
We prepare your filing, validate your ownership details, and submit clean paperwork to the U.S. Copyright Office so your work is legally defensible.
- Public record of ownership
- Stronger legal enforcement
- Protection for music, books, media
- Guided filing support team
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Trusted by 50,000+ creators and business owners
Starts at $99 + government filing fees.
Process
How Copyright Engine works
Get your copyright registered in just 3 easy steps, saving you time and headaches.
1
Answer a few questions
Our straightforward questionnaire takes just minutes to gather the information needed to protect your work.
2
Compile application
We assemble your application for your review to ensure everything is accurate before filing.
3
Application filing
We examine your application and file it electronically with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Select your Copyright Registration package.
Simple, transparent pricing.
- Professional PreparationWe assemble your application including all necessary forms to meet the specific U.S. Copyright Office standards.
- Federal E-Filing (USPTO)Direct e-filing of your application to the U.S. Copyright Office with no need for mail or courier services.
- Certificate of RegistrationElectronic and/or paper certificate from the U.S. Copyright Office.
Includes everything from Basic Package plus:
- Cease & Desist LetterA professionally drafted Cease & Desist letter you can send if someone infringes on your work.
- Transfer/AssignmentAssignment form template if you need to transfer copyright owners later.
- 24-Hour Expedited ProcessingWe prioritize your order and prepare your filing within 24 hours (business days).
Federal Copyright Registration FAQs
Common questions about protecting your creative work.
What can I Copyright?
You can copyright literary works, musical works, dramatic works, pantomimes and choreographic works, pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works, motion pictures and other audiovisual works, sound recordings, and architectural works.
What is a common law copyright?
Copyright protection exists from the moment a work is created in a fixed form. However, registration provides important benefits like the ability to sue for infringement and statutory damages.
What's the difference between copyright, patent and trademark?
Copyright protects original works of authorship. Trademarks protect brand identifiers (names, logos). Patents protect inventions and discoveries.
What are the benefits to registering your work with the copyright office?
Registration establishes a public record of your claim, allows you to file an infringement lawsuit in federal court, and if registered within 3 months of publication, allows for statutory damages and attorney fees.
How does an applicant decide which category to use?
The category depends on the nature of the work. If it's a book, it's literary. If it's a song, it's musical or sound recording. We help guide you to the correct classification.
How long does a copyright last?
Generally, for works created after January 1, 1978, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.
Take action to protect your work today.
The sooner you protect your music, art, or book, the better.
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