This is a general reference for authors, artists, musicians, librarians, entrepreneurs and others interested in learning about copyright law. The material is an edited and expanded version of the relevant chapters from my Intellectual Property Law: A Practical Guide to Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks and Trade Secrets. It is designed as a a brief but informative reference for lay persons who need practical and accurate information that is easy to understand. The main text provides an orientation to the relevant law and the process, advisability and cost of registering copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office. This accessible, practical reference book will provide timely, useful information, relevant sections of the Copyright Act in an appendix and a link to other useful resources from the U.S. Copyright Office. This book can offer general guidance but not legal advice which can only be provided by an attorney working directly with a client and aware of a client's individual circumstances and needs.
