from Black Web 2.0: Copyright Filings Made Simple

Here on Black Web 2.0, I am always stressing the importance of protecting your intellectual property.  Registering your trademarks is a more involved process and should not be done without the help of an attorney.  However, registering your copyright protected works with the Library of Congress is more simple.  But if you have questions or run into a snafu when registering your copyright with the Library of Congress, please contact an attorney. The copyright office has several paper forms for different types of works. They are as follows: Form TX for literary works Form VA for visual art works Form PA for performing arts works (motion pictures, plays, dance performances, etc.) Form SR for sound recordings, and Form SE for single serials (periodicals, newspapers, magazines, newsletters, annuals, journals) Simply choose the form pertaining to your particular type of copyright and fill out the form with the pertinent information requested.  The next step is to attach a deposit (2 copies of the work), pay the fee and send via Fed-Ex to the Copyright Office. However, if a copyright registrant files their copyright application online using the Copyright's office eCO system using Form CO, a registrant can simply select any of the above categories as an option without filing separate and distinct applications. READ MORE AT: http://www.blackweb20.com/2010/05/20/copyright-filings-made-simple/