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The document is an announcement from the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress detailing final regulations and housekeeping amendments related to copyright fees, compulsory licenses for cable systems and phonorecords, and registration claims. It includes adjustments to refund policies, updates on reporting forms for cable systems, and the introduction of a new class for registration of claims in periodicals and serials.

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Is the United States Copyright Office legitimate?

As part of the Library of Congress since 1870, and recognized by Congress as a separate department of the Library since 1897, the Copyright Office registers copyright claims, records information about copyright ownership, provides information to the public, and assists Congress and other parts of the government on a

Do you have to register with the U.S. Copyright Office?

Although registration with the Copyright Office is not required to secure protection, it does provide a number of benefits: Registration establishes a public record of the copyright claim. Registration is necessary before an infringement suit may be filed in court (for works of U.S. origin).

Is it worth it to copyright your music?

Although your work is protected by copyright from the moment it is fixed, you can register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office for additional benefits, including for U.S. works, access to federal courts in the case of infringement. Registering your work also makes a public record of your ownership.

Are libraries exempt from copyright?

Section 108: Copyright Exceptions for Libraries and Archives Title 17, section 108 of the U.S. Code permits libraries and archives to use copyrighted material in specific ways without permission from the copyright holder. This does not replace fair use, which is codified in section 107.

Why is my copyright fee $65?

Fees for Copyright Registration The basic registration fee varies depending on the type of registration and the method used for filing. As of the current schedule, the standard registration fee for a single work submitted online is $65, while paper filings cost $125 due to the additional processing involved.

What is the cheapest way to copyright a song?

To copyright a song for free, simply write it down or record it in some way. Your free copyright is automatic. To protect your music from copyright infringement, create an account on the US Copyright Office website and register your song(s) in their database for a small fee ($35 for a single song by a single author).

How much does it cost to copyright a song with the U.S. Copyright Office?

Fees Registration of a claim in an original work of authorship Electronic filing $250 Paper filing $250 Registration of a renewal claim (Form RE): Claim without addendum $12523 more rows

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