Copyright Services
For creators of original works, copyright laws grant the following rights:
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Copyright protection of your works goes into effect the moment your works take a tangible and perceivable form. However, if you are considering commercial use with the intention of making substantial profits, you should evaluate the costs and purpose of formally registering your copyrighted material.
At Kang Intellectual Property Law, LLC, we work with clients to help them decide whether copyright registration would benefit their business objectives.
Works protected under copyright laws
According to the U.S. Copyright Office the following works are protected under copyright laws:
- Literary works
- Musical works, including any accompanying words
- Dramatic works, including any accompanying music
- Pantomimes and choreographic works
- Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works
- Motion pictures and other audiovisual works
- Sound recordings
- Architectural works
U.S. Copyright Office Procedure
- Submit your application along with non-refundable fees and deposit to the U.S. Copyright Office.
- Submit two complete copies of the best edition if published on or after January 1, 1978.
- Submit two complete copies as first published, if published before January 1, 1978.
- If published outside the U.S., submit one complete copy as first published.
We ensure that applications are properly filled out, that copies of published materials meet requirements, and include your payment of fees and deposit with your copyright submission.
At Kang Intellectual Property Law, LLC, we only assist you in formally registering your copyright when we believe you stand to profit from copyright registration.
For a free consultation to discuss the prospects of a registered copyright, call our Missouri law firm at 636-390-8103 or contact us online.
