COPYRIGHT IN GENERAL

1)What is copyright?

• A copyright is a form of protection in the U.S. constitution and by law for original works and expression.

2)What does copyright protect?

• The copyright protects original works of people such as literacy, dramatic, musical, and artistic works.

3)How is a copyright different from a patent or a trademark?

•  A patent protects inventions or discoveries. A trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs.

4)When is my work protected?

• My work is protected in the moment it is created. 

5)Do I have to register with your office to be protected?

• No , I don't have to register in general registration is voluntary.

6)Why should I register my work if copyright protection is automatic?

• I should registered works may be eligible for any damages and fees.

7)I've heard about a "poor man's copyright." what is it?

•  A poor man's copyright is the practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself.

8)Is my copyright good in other countries?

• The copytright in united states has relations with most countries throughout the world, the united states does not have such copyright relationships with every country.

9)Can I copyright my website?

• The orginal author of website may be protected by copyright.

10)Can I copyright my domain name?

• No, Copyright law doesn't protect domain names.

11)How do I protect my recipe?

• I will protect my recipe by listing of things is not protected under copyright law. 

12)Can I copyright the name of my band?

• No, names are not protected by copyright law.

13)How do I copyright a name, title, slogan or logo?

• Copyright does not protect names, titles, slogans, or logo.

14)How do I protect my idea?

• Copyright doesn't protect ideas , concepts, systems or methods of doing something.You can express your ideas in writing or drawings.

15)Does my work have to be published to be protected?

• No, Publication is not necessary for copyrigt protection.

16)Can I register a diary I found in my grandmother's attic?

• You can register copyright in the diary only if you own the rights to the work.

17)How do I protect my sighting of elvis?

• Copyright law doesn't protect sighting. However copyright law will protect your photo of your sighting of elvis.

18)Does copyright protect architecture?

• Yes, the copyright law defines "architectural work" as "the design of a building embodied in any tangible medium of expression.

19)Can I get a star named after me and claim copyright to it?

• No names are not protected by copyright.

20)Who can register?

• Anyone could register.

21)Can foreigners register their works in the united states?

• Any work that is protected by U.S. copyright law can be registered.

22)Can a minor claim copyright?

• Minors may claim copyright and the copyright office issues registrations to minors.

23)Can I register a diary I found in my granmother's attic?

• You can register copyright in the diary only if you own the rights to the work.