Copyrights

Copyrights may be able to protect creative endeavors such as literary works, artwork, jewelry, sculpture, photographs, movies and that song you've written. "Pulp Fiction" (the film), Johnny Cash's recordings and Bugs Bunny cartoons are all works that are copyrighted.

Copyrights last 95 years for businesses. For individuals they generally last the entire life of the author plus 50 years.

Despite the intimidation that the entire copyrighting process may create, it can all be performed by LegalZoom, the company co-founded by attorney Robert Shapiro, in three simple steps online...

	Complete the Copyright Form Questionnaire:
	Fill out LegalZoom's easy-to-follow questionnaire, which was created by experienced attorneys. Most users complete it in under 30 minutes. (And you don't have to do it in one sitting -- they automatically save your work for you.)
	LegalZoom Prepares your Application:
	LegalZoom will review the answers you provide for completeness and other common mistakes, then prepare your federal copyright application. You can rest assured, knowing that your document is accurately completed.
	Final Wrap-Up:
	After they receive a copy of the work you want to copyright, they will file your completed application with the United States Copyright Office. Upon registration, your certificate of registration will be sent to you by mail. Learn More >>