Registering a copyright is something I am always happy to help my clients with but, with a little bit of time and patience, it is also something that you can do yourself.
According to Copyright.gov, copyright is “a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression. In copyright law, there are a lot of different types of works, including paintings, photographs, illustrations, musical compositions, sound recordings, computer programs, books, etc.”
In other words, copyright protects your original creative works from being copied or used without your permission. Copyright law protects your work as soon as you have created it but there are major benefits to registering your copyright.
One, copyright registration creates the presumption of ownership and a public record of your work. Two, it allows you to sue for different types of unauthorized use of your work. Three, and most importantly, if you do sue, you’ll be entitled to statutory damages, making it more likely to financially recover from costs.