Authors and Publishers — In the U.S., once you create your original work, you own it. But, you must register within 3-months of publication or before publication and before any infringement occurs to enforce your full copyrights and claim up to $150,000 in statutory damages plus attorney fees. This one-time fee protects your work for the duration of your life + 70 years!**
IMPORTANT: A recent Supreme Court ruling requires you to register your copyright before filing a lawsuit to enforce your rights!Here's How to Protect Your Creative Work in 3 Easy Steps:
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* Filing fee of $65.00 per application is paid directly to the U. S. Copyright Office.
** For corporate works, copyright persists for 120 years from creation or 95 years from publication, whichever is shorter. You must register within 3-months of publication or before publication and before any infringement occurs to enforce your full copyrights and claim up to $150,000 in statutory damages plus attorney fees!
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