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U.S. Copyright Office

The U.S. government body that maintains records of copyright registration. A work is technically copyrighted once it’s in tangible form, but registering it with the U.S. copyright office is an additional way to protect its copyright. In order to file an infringement action (i.e., to recover damages or stop someone from using your copyright without your permission), your work needs to be registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Visit copyright.gov for more. 

Related Terms:

• Copyright

Related Articles:

• Copyright 101
• How to Make the Most of Your Copyrighted Music
• Help Center: U.S. Copyright Office

Related Resources:

• Modern Guide to Music Publishing

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