Can I copyright software I have written?

Yes, you can copyright software you have written in North Dakota. Copyright law is a form of intellectual property law which grants exclusive rights to the creator of a work to control how and when it is used and distributed. In the United States, copyright law is governed by federal statutes, such as the Copyright Act of 1976. In the case of software, the author can copyright the code to protect the investment and creative effort that has gone into the writing of the program. This means that no one else can copy, modify, publish, or perform the work without the permission of the author. In North Dakota, the copyright process is simple. A copyright is obtained by filing an application with the United States Copyright Office. Your application must include certain information about the work and an application fee. Once the application is approved, you will receive a certificate of registration from the Copyright Office, which will provide you with copyright protection for the duration of the copyright. In addition to copyright protection, software writers may also choose to register their work with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, which can provide additional legal protection for the software.

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