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March 20, 2019

Registered Copyright: When Is a Copyright “Registered”? Supreme Court Weighs In

Supreme Courts Opinion on when a copyright is registered

Debate Regarding When a Copyright is Registered Up until March 2019, there was argument on when a copyright is “registered.” One side said it is registered when you file a claim with the copyright office. The other side said it is when the copyright office issues a registration certificate. So, which is it? With a […]

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March 20, 2018

What’s The Difference Between WGA Registration And US Copyright Registration?

What's the difference between WGA registration and US copyright registration? Does one give you more benefits than the other?

You’ve written a screenplay, you’re ready to start shopping it around, and now you’re squinting at your computer screen, wondering about the difference between WGA registration and US Copyright Registration. The Writer’s Guild of America says they can use your registration as legal evidence…so if you register with them, are you good? My professional advice? […]

Filed Under: copyright, us copyright office Tagged With: copyright protection, copyright registration, registering copyrights, writer's guild, writer's guild of america

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