What is copyright registration and how do I do it?

Copyright registration is a process that gives authors a legal right to their creative works. Registering a work with the U.S. Copyright Office is the best way to protect the work from being reproduced or used without the author’s permission. In North Dakota, the U.S. Copyright Office is located in Fargo and provides registration services and resources to assist authors. To register a work, an author must fill out a specific form and provide a non-returnable deposit of the work. The deposit should be a copy of the entire work, including words, illustrations, and music. The Copyright Office will review the material to determine eligibility. If it meets all the requirements, a certificate of registration will be issued. Once the work is registered, the author can take legal action if someone else attempts to use their work without permission. The author retains the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display the work. The cost of registration in North Dakota varies depending on the type of work, but generally ranges from $35 to $85. Copyright registration is quick, and authors often receive their registration certificate within three months.

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