Copyright Registration in Oklahoma
Contrary to popular belief, a copyright is not something you “get” from the government. Under the law, your copyright to a particular work exists from the first moment your original work of authorship becomes written down, drawn, recorded, or otherwise fixed in a tangible format. The minute you create a work of authorship, your copyright exists. It’s just that simple.
Until you have to go to court, that is. In a legal proceeding , such as a copyright infringement case, it’s not enough to simply claim to have created a copyrighted work. In court, you must prove your authorship to garner the legal protection of copyright.
Registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office is your protection against those who might dispute your claim of ownership of a given intellectual property. By registering your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office, you ensure that a public record exists outlining the basic facts of your copyright. However, you should register your copyright to secure the full benefits of copyright registration.
That’s where we come in. The skilled attorneys at Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable can handle all the details required for legal registration of your copyrights, giving you both the security of knowing your property is protected and the freedom to concentrate on the creative aspects of your enterprise.
In addition, the Tomlinson, Rust, McKinstry & Grable business and complex litigation team regularly resolves complicated copyright infringement disputes in federal court, as well as “trial-like” adjudicative settings.
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