Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Washington

Do I have to register a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office or can I regist

Do I have to register a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office in order to be able to file suit against infringement or can I register with a private company, such as the Copyright Clearance Center and still follow up with litigation? I know I am protected by copyright the moment my "idea" is pruduced in a tangible form, but wht about registartion? Who can I legally register with so that it holds up in court?


Asked on 2/07/00, 1:25 pm

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Brian Mattson Patents+TMS, P.C.

Re: Do I have to register a copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office or can I re

unfortunately, i am not familiar with private companies such as the "copyright clearance center" that you have mentioned. you must register your copyright with the u.s. copyright office at the library of congress in order to initiate litigation on a claim for copyright infringement and obtain damages for the infringement.

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Answered on 2/09/00, 3:32 pm


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