2)What does copyright protect?Copyright protects original works by the original authors that includes movies, music, and artistic works.
3)How is a copyright different from a patent or a trademark?A patent is something that protections inventions while trademarks protect textual things such as words, symbols, designs, and etc
4)When is my work protected?
- It is protected the moment it is created
5)Do I have to register with your office to be protected?
- You do not need to register with the office to be protected, it is voluntary.
6)Why should I register my work if copyright protection is automatic?
-Sometimes, registered works are eligible for damages and fees in successful lawsuits.
7)I've heard about a "poor man's copyright." what is it?
This is something where you send a copy of your actual work and send it to yourself
8)Is my copyright good in other countries?Although the US has relations with a plethora of countries in the world, the US does not have this relationship with all countries
9) What Does Copyright Protect?
Copyright protects original works by the original authors that includes movies, music, and artistic works.
10)Can I copyright my website?
The original ownership on the website can be protected by the copyright
11)Can I copyright my domain name?
The copyright presented does not protect domain names
The copyright presented does not protect domain names
12)How do I protect my recipe?
You cannot protect your recipe via the copyright law
13)Can I copyright the name of my band?
Names of bands cannot be copyrighted
14)How do I copyright a name, title, slogan or logo?
There is no way that the copyright law can protect names, titles, slogans, or logos.
There is no way that the copyright law can protect names, titles, slogans, or logos.
15)How do I protect my idea?
Copyright law in no way can protect an idea or method of doing a certain thing. Expressing your opinions is an individual right
16)Does my work have to be published to be protected?
-You do not need to publish for copyright protection necessarily
17)Can I register a diary I found in my grandmother's attic?
If you own the rights to the work, then you register for a copyright found in your mothers attic
18)How do I protect my sighting of elvis?
You cannot protect your sighting of Elvis Presley, but any kind of written consent by Elvis can be protected.
19)Does copyright protect architecture?
As said previously, architectural work tantamount with the design of a building
20)Can I get a star named after me and claim copyright to it?
Names cannot be copyrighted at all by the copyright claim law
21)Who can register?
Anyone can register for the copyright law
22)Can foreigners register their works in the united states?
Yes they can, as long as the work is protected by the US copyright law, it can be registered
23)Can a minor claim copyright?
Yes, minors are allowed to claim copyright and the offices are allowed to issue registrations
24)Can I register a diary I found in my grandmother's attic?
The only way you can do that is if you own rights to your grandmothers attic.
