I will prepare your US copyright registration application

Original books, artwork, photos, music, films, software and other creative works. Copyright protects your expression—not the underlying idea, facts or method.

Copyright protects creative works, such as books, art and music. A trademark protects branding that identifies your goods or services, such as a name or logo.

No. Names, titles and short slogans are not protected by copyright. A distinctive brand name or slogan may qualify for trademark protection.

Yes. Eligible original work is protected once it is written, recorded or otherwise saved in a fixed form. You do not need to publish or register it for copyright to exist.

Registration creates a public record and can strengthen evidence of your rights. Timely registration may let you seek statutory damages and attorney’s fees if infringement occurs.

Yes. Original text, photos and artwork on your website can be registered. A domain name or business idea cannot. Send me your website link so I can confirm which content your application will cover.

Yes. Original software or app code can qualify for copyright registration. It protects the code’s creative expression—not the app idea, functions or algorithms.

For most works created since 1978, copyright lasts for the author’s life plus 70 years. Works made for hire generally last 95 years from publication or 120 from creation, whichever ends first. Registration does not extend the term.

Sometimes. Group registration depends on the work type, authorship, ownership and publication status. Not every collection qualifies. Message me with the number and type of works before ordering.

No. My $80 covers application preparation. You pay the Copyright Office separately: $65 for a Standard Application or $45 for an eligible Single Application. Group registration fees vary.