Can I copyright characters or story plots I have created?

Yes, you can copyright characters and story plots that you have created in Oklahoma. Copyright law protects original works of authorship, including literary and dramatic works. This includes characters and story plotlines that you have created. To get the protection of copyright law, your characters and plots must be in a tangible form, such as a written document, an audio or video recording, a drawing, or any other fixed or tangible form. Once your characters and story plot lines have been created, you automatically have copyright protection for them. However, registering your copyright with the Copyright Office is a good way to protect your work and have proof for any future disputes. This registration process involves submitting an application with a copy of the work you wish to register, along with a registration fee. Copyright law gives you exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or create derivative works of your characters and story plots. It also gives you the exclusive right to profit from these works. This means that you alone have the right to control how and where your work is used or sold.

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