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Ideally an official copyright should be filed pre publication, as soon as possible after completion of the work. Many of the reasons are covered in the US Copyright Office FAQ...
"Registration is recommended for a number of reasons. Many choose to register their works because they wish to have the facts of their copyright on the public record and have a certificate of registration. Registered works may be eligible for statutory damages and attorney's fees in successful litigation. Finally, if registration occurs within 5 years of publication, it is considered prima facie evidence in a court of law."
As to How to file a copyright just follow the procedures set out by the US Copyright Office at... http://www.copyright.gov/eco/
What else can I help you with?
Where do you register for a copyright?
Your country's copyright office.
Do you have to register a copyright?
yes
Do you have to register to copyright?
yes
How do you register a Canadian copyright?
Registration is not required for protection. If you wish to register anyway, you may do so through Access Copyright at the link below.
How do you copyright?
Works are protected by copyright as soon as they are "fixed." If you wish to register a work with the copyright office, you may do so.
Can you register a copyright in Spanish?
It depends what country you are in.
Can you copyright a store name?
No, but you can register it as a trademark.
Can you register a copyright online?
Registering a Copyright OnlineYes, you can. Go to this website: http://www.copyright.gov/forms/ which is the Electronic Copyright Office.
How can I copyright quotes?
To copyright quotes, you can include them in a larger work that you register for copyright protection. This will protect the quotes as part of the overall work. Additionally, you can also register individual quotes with the U.S. Copyright Office, but keep in mind that the quote must be original and meet the requirements for copyright protection.
Possible to copyright photography business name?
You cannot copyright a business name, but you can register it as a trademark.
How do you copyright art?
Works are automatically protected once they are fixed, but you can register your art with the copyright office if you wish.
Do you have to pay to copyright per song which is 35 dollars on the gov website or can you copyright an entire album?
The songs are automatically protected by copyright as soon as they are fixed (written down or recorded), but if you wish to register them with the copyright office, yes, you can register a group of works under one application.
