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Question: Why should I register my work if copyright protection is automatic?

Answer: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.


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Question: What is the Cataloging in Publication (CIP) obligation?

Answer:A CIP obligation is limited to those publishers who have entered a contractual agreement with the Library of Congress. In exchange for the Library providing preliminary cataloging information to the publisher for works submitted to the CIP program.




Question: Will my Cataloging In Publication (CIP) copy fulfill my mandatory deposit obligation?

Answer:No. CIP is a separate program within the Library of Congress that requires participating publishers to submit one copy of published works. The CIP is in addition to the two copies required for mandatory deposit.




Question: Can I preregister my work?

Answer:"Yes, You can preregister your work only if: your work is unpublished; and, creation of your work has begun; and, your work is being prepared for commercial distribution; and, your work is one of the following: motion picture, musical work, sound recording, computer program, book, or advertising photograph. "





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Copyright Date

Definition:
The date of the copyright as given in the book, usually on the back of the title page. The most recent copyright date is used. Copyright is the exclusive right to publish, reproduce, and sell a literary or an artistic work.

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