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Published by: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: Jun. 1, 2000 - 224 Pages
Table of Contents
Using Self-Help Law Books
Introduction
Chapter 1 What is a Copyright?
- Legal Rights
- Limitation on Rights
- Comparison to Trademarks & Patents
- Creation of Rights
- Works Published Prior to March 1, 1989
- Works Published after March 1, 1989
- Notice of Copyright
- Mandatory Deposit of Copies
Chapter 2 What Can Be Copyrighted?
- Types of Works
- Aspects of the Work Protected
Chapter 3 What Cannot Be Copyrighted?
- Works Not Fixed in a Tangible Form
- Titles, Names, Mottos, or Slogans
- Ideas, Methods, Procedures and Systems
- Plots and Themes
- Scènes à Faire
- Historical Events
- Common Information
- Mere Facts
- Lists of Ingredients
- Blank Forms and Record Books
- Government Publications
- Laws and Court Opinions
- Religious Revelations
- Type Faces
- Utilitarian Objects
Chapter 4 What Works of Others Can You Use?
- When You Own a Copy of a Work
- Works in the Public Domain
- Public Performances
- Fair Use of Copyrighted Works
- Use with Permission
- Compulsory License
- Sound Recording Made before February 15, 1972
- Playing of Broadcasts
- Home Videotaping
- Rental of Copyrighted Works
- The Right to Privacy
- Trademark Rights
- "Moral Rights"
- Resale Royalties
Chapter 5 Should You Register Your Copyright?
Chapter 6 Who Can Claim and Register a Copyright?
- Authors/Creators
- Heirs
- Spouses
- Employers
- Buyers of Creative Works
- Contributors
- Collaborators
- Assignees
- Minors
- Owners of the Work
Chapter 7 How to Register Your Copyright
- Application Forms
- Completing the Forms
- Filing Fees
- Copies of the Work
- Special Deposit Exceptions
- Sending It in
- Receiving Your Certificate
- Expedited Service
Chapter 8 How Long Does a Copyright Last?
- Works Created after January 1, 1978
- Works Created before January 1, 1978
Chapter 9 How to Protect Your Copyright
- Registration
- Copyright Notice
- Renewal
- Corrections
Chapter 10 How to Transfer a Copyright
- Non-exclusive Licenses
- Exclusive Licenses
- Recordation
- Revocation
Chapter 11 International Copyrights
- International Agreements
- Bilateral Treaties
- Countries Offering No Protection
Unclear
- Other Treaties
- Local Law
Chapter 12 Other Protections
- Licenses
- Shrink-Wrap Licenses
- Trademark Law
- Trade Secrets
- Practical Solutions
Appendix A—For Further Information
Appendix B—Schedule of Copyright Office Fees
Appendix C—The "Best Edition" of a Literary Work
Appendix D—Deposit Requirements for a Work of Visual Arts
Appendix E—Copyright Registration for Online Works
Appendix F—International Copyright Relations of the United States
Appendix G—Copyright Forms
- TX - Nondramatic Literary Works
- TX SHORT FORM
- SE - Serials
- SE SHORT FORM - Collective Work Serials
- SE/GROUP - Multiple Collective Work Serials
- G/DN - Group/Daily Newspapers
- PA - Performing Arts
- PA SHORT FORM
- VA - Visual Arts
- VA SHORT FORM
- SR - Sound Recordings
- RE - Renewal Form
- RE/CON - Continuation page for Form RE
- ADDENDUM TO FORM RE - Works published between 1/1/64 and 12/31/77
- CA - Corrections and Amplifications
- GR/CP - Group of Contributions
- CON - Continuation page
- MW - Mask Works
- MW/CON - Mask Works Continuation page
- DOCUMENT COVER SHEET
- Request for Special Handling
Appendix H—Written Agreement Forms
- Work Made-for-Hire Agreement
- Work Made-for-Hire Employment Agreement
- Independent Contractor Agreement
- Collaboration Agreement
- Assignment of Copyright
- Copyright License
- Index
AbstractCopyright law is designed to protect your original work from being stolen or used without your knowledge or permission. But if you do not register and protect your work, you can lose the right the law provides. How to Register Your Own Copyright contains everything you need to legally copyright your work in the United States Copyright Office.
Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book makes registering your work with the government inexpensive and hassle-free.
This book explains:
- What a copyright is
- What can be copyrighted
- What cannot be copyrighted
- Benefits of registration
- Who can claim a copyright
- How long a copyright lasts
- How to protect your copyright
- How to prepare and file your copyright
- What works of others you can use
It contains forms for registering:
- Written works
- Musical works
- Artistic works
- Dramatic works
- Audiovisual works
- Three-dimensional works
- Computer programs and shareware
- Computer chip designs
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