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.
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.
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
Five days from order to filing receipt
Upload Work
Upload your deposit copy through the secure portal.
Application Drafting
Attorney drafts the application and selects the correct work type.
Filing
Application and deposit submitted to the U.S. Copyright Office.
Certificate
Certificate of Registration issued (currently 6–9 months).
per willful infringement
Per-work and bulk registration
Single Work
One work — text, image, code, or audio
- Application drafting
- Deposit submission
- Status tracking
Group
Up to 750 photos or 50 works
- Group registration prep
- Schedule of works
- Bulk deposit handling
- Certificate management
Library
Ongoing portfolio registration
- Quarterly batch filings
- Customs recordation
- Infringement screening
Trusted by founders, creators, and counsel
"Registered our entire course catalog in one batch — instantly enforceable."
"We register every release. Two takedowns later, the math is obvious."
"The customs recordation has stopped knockoff packaging at the port three times."
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.
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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