Copyright Registration

Federal copyright, filed correctly.

We register works with the U.S. Copyright Office across every medium — from source code and screenplays to sound recordings and photography portfolios.

What we register

Works of authorship — every medium

Literary Works

Books, articles, blogs, screenplays, white papers, training materials.

Software

Source code, executables, mobile apps, firmware, and SaaS platforms.

Music & Lyrics

Compositions, sound recordings, beats, and lyrical works.

Audiovisual

Films, ads, course modules, YouTube series, podcasts.

Visual Arts

Photography, illustration, graphic design, packaging, sculpture.

Group Registration

Photo collections, blog archives, and serial publications under one fee.

Why register

Federal registration unlocks statutory damages.

Copyright exists from creation, but federal registration is required to sue in federal court — and to claim statutory damages up to $150,000 per work plus attorney's fees.

  • Required to file an infringement lawsuit in federal court
  • Statutory damages up to $150,000 per willful infringement
  • Attorney's fees recoverable for prevailing plaintiffs
  • Prima facie evidence of validity
  • Customs registration to block infringing imports
Process

Five days from order to filing receipt

01

Upload Work

Upload your deposit copy through the secure portal.

02

Application Drafting

Attorney drafts the application and selects the correct work type.

03

Filing

Application and deposit submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office.

04

Certificate

Certificate of Registration issued (currently 6–9 months).

$150K
Max statutory damages

per willful infringement

5 days
To filing receipt
6–9mo
USCO certificate
100%
Filing accuracy
Pricing

Per-work and bulk registration

Single Work

One work — text, image, code, or audio

$179+ gov fees
  • Application drafting
  • Deposit submission
  • Status tracking
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Group

Up to 750 photos or 50 works

$349+ gov fees
  • Group registration prep
  • Schedule of works
  • Bulk deposit handling
  • Certificate management
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Library

Ongoing portfolio registration

$1,499/yr+ gov fees
  • Quarterly batch filings
  • Customs recordation
  • Infringement screening
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Client Stories

Trusted by founders, creators, and counsel

"Registered our entire course catalog in one batch — instantly enforceable."

Dr. Eliza North
Founder, Northwind Academy

"We register every release. Two takedowns later, the math is obvious."

Priya Patel
Vermillion Records

"The customs recordation has stopped knockoff packaging at the port three times."

Marco Bellini
Bridgewater
Common questions

What counts as 'a work'?

A single book

Counts as one work — even if it's 400 pages.

A song with lyrics

Lyrics + composition = one work; sound recording = separate registration.

A SaaS application

Source code is one work; new versions can be registered as derivatives.

A photo shoot

Group registration covers up to 750 photos in a single application.

FAQ

Common questions

Can't find what you're looking for? Talk to us.

Do I need to register if copyright is automatic?

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Copyright exists at creation, but registration is required to sue and to claim statutory damages and fees.

How fast is the U.S. Copyright Office?

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Standard processing is 6–9 months. Special handling is available for $800 government fee with 5-day turnaround.

Can I register foreign works?

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Yes, the U.S. registration is available for foreign works under the Berne Convention.

What about AI-generated content?

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The Copyright Office requires meaningful human authorship. We advise on the disclosure of AI-assisted contributions.

Can I register unpublished works?

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Yes. Unpublished works are eligible and protected upon registration.

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