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Question: If my publication does not have a copyright notice, do I still have to deposit?

Answer:Yes. On March 1, 1989, the qualification "with notice of copyright" was eliminated from the mandatory deposit provision (Public Law 100-568).


FAQs Related To Internet Copyright & Copyright Topics


Question: Can I file online?

Answer:Not at the moment. Online registration is among the goals of the Copyright Office’s reengineering program and is expected to be available for use by the public sometime in the future.




Question: Somebody infringed my copyright. What can I do?

Answer:A party may seek to protect his or her copyrights against unauthorized use by filing a civil lawsuit in federal district court. If you believe that your copyright has been infringed, consult an attorney.




Question: Can I backup my computer software?

Answer:Yes, under certain conditions as provided by section 117 of the Copyright Act. Although the precise term used under section 117 is archival copy, not backup copy, these terms today are used interchangeably.





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U. S. Copyright Office Welcomes Students During Copyright Awareness Week
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License

Definition:
A permission to use an intellectual property right, under defined conditions -- as to time, context, market line, or territory. In intellectual property law, important distinctions exist between "exclusive licenses" and "nonexclusive licenses."

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