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Federal Copyright Registration

Copyright protection attaches automatically upon creation of an original work. Federal registration with the US Copyright Office is not required but is necessary to sue for infringement in federal court and to recover statutory damages and attorney fees.

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US Copyright Office
Last Verified
March 1, 2026
Next Review
May 30, 2026
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