Attorney Steve® Copyright Essentials - U.S. Copyright Circulars
Introduction - These circulars are from the United States Copyright Office. They are designed to provide helpful information on various legal principles related to copyright law, licensing, and registration. We offer low-cost legal consultations and low flat rate fees for most (non-litigation cases). Call us at (877) 276-5084 or fill out the contact form. We have offices located in California and Arizona.
Foundations of Copyright
- Copyright Basics (Circ. 1)
- Fundamentos de los Derechos de Autor (Circ. 1)
- Copyright Registration (Circ. 2)
- Copyright Notice (Circ. 3)
- Copyright Office Fees (Circ. 4)
- Cargos por Servicios Prestados en la Oficina del Derecho de Autor (SL 4E)
- Copyright Office Deposit Account (Circ. 5)
- Renewal of Copyright (Circ. 6A)
- Duration of Copyright (Circ. 15a)
- Extension of Copyright Terms (Circ. 15t)
Office Practices and Procedures
- Best Edition of Published Copyrighted Works for the Collections of the Library of Congress (Circ. 7B)
- Responding to a Mandatory Deposit Notice (Circ. 7C)
- Mandatory Deposit of Copies or Phonorecords (Circ. 7D)
- Supplementary Copyright Registration (Circ. 8)
- Special Handling (Circ. 10)
- Using the Single Application (Circ. 11)
- Recordations of Transfers and Other Documents (Circ. 12)
- Calculating Fees for Recording Documents in the Copyright Office (Circ. 12A)
- Cálculo de cargos por Archivo de Documentos y Avisos de Terminación de Contratos (SL 4DE)
- Obtaining Access to and Copies of Copyright Records and Deposits (Circ. 6)
- How to Obtain Permission (Circ. 16A)
- Limitations on Information and Services Provided by the Copyright Office (Circ. 17)
- Privacy: Copyright Public Records (Circ. 18)
- Deadlines for Replying to Copyright Office Correspondence (Circ. 19)
- Requests for Reconsideration (Circ. 20)
- How to Investigate the Copyright Status of a Work (Circ. 22)
- The Copyright Card Catalog and the Online Files of the Copyright Office (Circ. 23)
Copyright Concepts
- Copyright Registration for Derivative Works (Circ. 14)
- Reproduction of Copyrighted Works by Educators and Librarians (Circ. 21)
- Works Made for Hire (Circ. 30)
- Works Not Protected by Copyright (Circ. 33)
- Multiple Works (Circ. 34)
- International Copyright Relations of the United States (Circ. 38A)
- Copyright Restoration under the URAA (Circ. 38B)
- Federal Statutory Protection for Mask Works (Circ. 100)
- Pseudonyms (Circ. 32)
- Contribution to Collective Work (FL 104)
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Visual Arts Works
- Copyright Registration for Pictorial, Graphic, and Sculptural Works (Circ. 40)
- Deposit Requirements for Registration of Claims to Copyright in Visual Arts Material (Circ. 40a)
- Copyright Registration of Architectural Works (Circ. 41)
- Copyright Registration of Photographs (Circ. 42)
- Cartoons and Comic Strips (Circ. 44)
- Copyright Registration of Games (FL 108)
Performing Arts Works
- Copyright Registration for Motion Pictures Including Video Recordings (Circ. 45)
- Copyright Registration of Musical Compositions (Circ. 50)
- Copyright Registration of Choreography and Pantomime (Circ. 52)
- Copyright Registration for Multimedia Works (Circ. 55)
- Copyright Registration of Sound Recordings (Circ. 56)
- Musical Compositions and Sound Recordings (Circ. 56a)
Literary Works
- Copyright Registration of Computer Programs (Circ. 61)
- Copyright Registration for Single Serial Issues (Circ. 62)
- Group Registration of Newspapers (Circ. 62a)
- Copyright Registration for Group of Serial Issues (Circ. 62b)
- Copyright Registration of Contributions to Periodicals (Circ. 62c)
- Copyright Registration for Secure Tests and Test Items (Circ. 64)
- Copyright Registration for Automated Databases (Circ. 65)
- Copyright Registration of Websites and Website Content (Circ. 66)
- Copyright Registration of Books, Manuscripts, and Speeches (FL 109)
Licensing
- Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Phonorecords (Circ. 73a)
- Compulsory License for Making and Distributing Digital Phonorecords (Circ. 73b)
- How to Make Statutory License Royalty EFT Payments via Wire (Circ. 74a)
- How to Make Statutory License Royalty EFT Payments via ACH Credit (Circ. 74b)
- How to Make Statutory License Royalty EFT Payments Using Pay.gov (Circ. 74c)
- The Licensing Division of the Copyright Office (Circ. 75)
- Copyright Office Licensing Division Service Fees (Circ. 76)
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