Why register my copyright?
20. 10, 07 16:34 Filed in: registration
Why should I register my copyright if protection is automatic?
There are several excellent reasons to register your claim to copyright.
There are several excellent reasons to register your claim to copyright.
- Registrations are public records identifying the Copyright Claimant;
- Registration is necessary before an infringement suit can be filed in court;
- Registration is evidence in court of your claim to ownership;
- If registration is made within three (3) months after publication or before an infringement, you may ask for additional damages and attorney’s fees;
- Registration is necessary to obtain certain compulsory royalties; and
- Registration protects against the importation of infringing copies of your work.