Introduction

A copyright is a form of legal protection granted by the laws of the United States to authors of "original works of authorship" including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works such as websites, source code and computer programs. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works.

A copyrighted work may not be copied, reproduced, distributed or publicly displayed without the consent of the author or copyright owner. To prove ownership, protect your original work and prevent theft and plagiarism, it is important to register a copyright. It's fast, inexpensive and the protection of the U.S. federal government provides powerful ammunition against potential infringement.

Online Copyrights

In the Internet Age, every website owner is a publisher, no matter what business that website is in. And like publishers, all websites need to protect their intellectual property - written works, images, source code, photos, computer programs and music. These assets have never been more at risk, thanks to the reach of the Web and the copy-and-paste ease of digital media.

Use this Copyright Guide we have provided to familiarize yourself with how copyright protection can help you protect your online intellectual property and find out more about how the expert team at DirectLegal can help you begin your application today.

By using DirectLegal.com you'll benefit from a quick, easy-to-use online application and highly professional service.

We've drafted thousands of copyright applications so you can be confident that the entire application process will be handled smoothly, accurately and to the highest professional standards.

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