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USA Copyright Recordal Costs and Introduction [2018]

Duration Copyright protection generally lasts for 70 years after the death of the author. If the work was a "work for hire", then copyright persists for 120 years after creation or 95 years after publication, whichever is shorter. For works created before 1978, the copyright duration rules are complicated. However, works created before 1923 have made their way into the public domain.

Categories of Copyright Works Literary works Musical works Dramatic works Pantomimes and choreographic works Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works Audio-visual works Sound recordings Derivative works Compilations Architectural works Computer software

Costs for Record a Copyright Art, graphic and photographic works  US$780 up Fees for the other kinds of works to be provided according to actual situation ​[Inclusive of official filing fee, grant fee and our services fee]

Document Requirement 1. Claimant's name and address 2. Claimant's identity document: i.e. copy of Certificate of Incorporation (corporation); or copy of Passport (individual) 3. Author's name, address and nationality (if not the claimant) 4. Artwork or design drawing

Timeframe​​ Around 6 months

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