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Question: How long does the registration process take?

Answer:The time the Copyright Office requires to process an application varies, depending on the amount of material the Office is receiving. If your submission is in order, you may generally expect to receive a certificate of registration within approximately 4 months of submission.


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Question: What is required to have a song copyrighted?

Answer:"Two requirements must be met before a song can be protected by copyright: 1) the song must be original to the author and 2) the song must be fixed into a tangible medium of expression. (paper, tape, CD, etc.) However, a song title is not copyrightable."




Question: Can I use a stage name or a pen name?

Answer:There is no legal requirement that the author be identified by his or her real name on the application form.




Question: Are computer files protected?

Answer:Original work of authorship fixed in a tangible medium (including a computer file) is protected by federal copyright law upon creation, in the absence of clear information to the contrary, most works may be assumed to be protected by federal copyright law.





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This report will be of great value in creating a national preservation plan.

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A graphic representation or symbol of a company name or trademark, usually designed for ready recognition. The term has no legal significance in the law of trademark.

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