According to Copyright.gov, a copyright is “a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, US Code) to the authors of ‘original works of authorship’ including literacy, dramatic, musical, artistic and certain other intellectual properties.”
In this podcast we cover just the very basics of copyrights and how they can protect the writer’s intellectual property, from the copyright ownership of family papers and writings to the hidden Civil War diary found in your attic. Plus how registering a copyright of your work will add additional protection.
Helpful resources mentioned in podcast for finding your copyrights.
- Copyright.gov
U.S. Copyright Office
101 Independence Ave. S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20559-6000
(202) 707-3000 or 1-877-476-0778 (toll free) - Copyright Basics (Circular 1, Who Can Claim Copyright)
- Trademark Law and book Titles
- CopyLaw.com
Law Offices of Lloyd J. Jassin
The Actors’ Equity Bldg.
1560 Broadway, Ste. 400
New York, NY 10036
212-354-4442 (t)
NOTICE: This podcast and article discusses basic legal issues as an intent of interest only and is not designed as legal advice. Consult professional legal advice prior to acting on any information contained in this article.
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