Re: Re: How do I get my Poems copywrighten
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Posted by M. Arthur Auslander on February 15, 2000 at 05:31:48:
In Reply to: Re: How do I get my Poems copywrighten posted by Phillip Carter on February 14, 2000 at 17:02:57:
: : I'd like to know how to copywright my material,
: : as well as How much it would cost?
: : Please inform me soon.
: : thank you very much. : :
: : Sincerely Yours
: : Jer
Your poems are protected under the copyright law from the moment of creation. Registation emables enforcement against infringers.
If the poems are published the publisher usually take are of the registration. There should be a writtem agreement with the publisher. You should be certain that you are protected with the publisher. Unplublished copyrights can be registered. They are often a waste of money except in special situations. The official filing fee has recently gone up to #30.
M. Arthur Auslander
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