Short phrases such as business names are not copyrightable. If you wish to trademark the name, fees vary significantly.
There is only one fee calculated at a statutory rate (mechanicals); all other fees are at the whim of the copyright holder.
In the US formal registration of copyright requires a one time fee. There are no recurring charges
The current US fee schedule is linked below.
There is no preset fee structure. You would have to locate the copyright holder first. Then you would need to negotiate a license to use the material.
The current fee is 200P. Bear in mind, however, that registration is not required for protection.
It depends on the lawyer. Most copyright lawyers will charge around $300 to register a copyright, but the fee can also go up depending on what exactly you need the lawyer to do.
Copyright registration (online, fax, or snail mail) information & fee charts are available at the US Copyright Office homepage.
From buying the domain to putting it on the host. Buy paying a yearly fee for a domain this secures the use but does not copyright and idea or name. http://www.flwebdesign.com/webdesign/ Thanks Will
Performance or display of a copyright-protected work is one of the exclusive rights of the copyright holder. If you write a song and I perform it in public, the venue pays a fee to your performing rights organization, who pays a fee to you.
Write: Copyright 2011 by Your Name Even that isn't required. If you created it and can prove it, you own the copyright. If you intend to bring suit, you have to fill out the forms and pay the fee to the US government (if you live in the US).
Most copyright societies have online application forms. There may be a registration fee.
If the payment is for a per use basis then it would be called a royalty. If it is a flat rate then it would be a licensing fee.