Copyright Resources

Resources and information to help you copyright

Interested in learning more about copyrighting your creative works? You’ve come to the right place. Using the links below you can learn more about the benefits of copyrighting your work and how a copyright can protect you.

• Why Copyright?
  Important reasons for you to copyright your work.
• What is Copyright Protection?
  How copyright protects your work, and your rights.
• How to Copyright
  An easy guide to copyrighting your creative work.
• What is Copyright Infringement?
  Learn what constitutes copyright infringement and what constitutes fair use.
• Copyrights Gone Wrong
  Noteworthy copyright violations.
• Copyrights vs. Creative Commons
  The differences between copyright protection and creative commons licenses.
• Copyright Symbol Usage Guidelines
  How and when to use the copyright symbol.
• Logo Copyright Test
  Find out if your logo qualifies for copyright protection.
• Accepted File Types
  File formats for online copyright registration.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Learn more about copyright protection.
• Registering Multiple Copyrights
  How to save money on your copyright registrations.
• What you can and cannot copyright
  Learn what qualifies for copyright protection.
• Copyright, Trademark, or Patent – What’s the difference?
  Three different types of protection for Intellectual Property.
• What is the Safe Harbor Provision?
  Learn how to protect yourself from user infringement.

Once you’ve learned about the importance of copyrighting your material, you’re just a few quick clicks away from protecting your work and your rights.