Can I copyright a design?

Yes, you can copyright a design in Oklahoma. Copyright laws provide legal protection to the creators of original works of authorship. This includes literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, photographic, architectural, choreographic, and other works. Designs that have a creative element or expression to them are protected under copyright laws. In order to get copyright protection for a design, the design must be fixed in a tangible form of expression. This could be a drawing or other type of record. The design must also be original and must not copy another person’s work. When you have a copyrightable design, you can register the copyright with the United States Copyright Office. Typically, the filing fee is around $35 and the entire process can be completed in a matter of weeks. Once the copyright is registered, you will have the exclusive right to produce, reproduce, modify, sell, or distribute the copyrighted work. You must also make sure that the copyright is acknowledged and marked. This can be done with the © symbol, the word “copyright,” or the abbreviation “Copr.” followed by the name of the copyright holder and the year the work was published. Additionally, it’s important to note that copyright laws do not protect ideas, concepts, systems, or methods of doing things. Patents may be used to protect these types of works.

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