Can I copyright a game I created?

Yes, you can copyright a game you created in Texas as long as it is an original work of authorship fixed in a tangible form of expression. Copyright protection in the United States is automatically provided to creative works such as games and other audio-visual works, regardless of whether they are registered with the U.S. Copyright Office or not. As the creator of the game, you own the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute or perform the game, or to make derivatives works. Additionally, you have the right to divide up those exclusive rights and license them out to others, whether it’s for a fee or for free. In Texas, any resident may register their game with the U.S. Copyright Office and receive a Certificate of Registration. Doing this provides the highest level of copyright protection and the ability to sue in a court in the event of copyright infringement. In order to get your game registered, you would need to complete a lengthy application process that includes providing several copies of the game, as well as a registration fee. Additionally, you should be aware that copyright protection does not extend to the ideas and concepts behind a game, only the expression of those ideas and concepts.

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