How can I obtain copies of someone elses work and/or registration certificate?
The Copyright Office will not honor a request for a copy of someone else’s protected work without written authorization from the copyright owner or from his or her designated agent, unless the work is involved in litigation. In the latter case, a litigation statement is required. A certificate of registration for any registered work can be obtained for a fee of $30.
The Copyright Office will not honor a request for a copy of someone else’s work without written authorization from the owner or from his or her designated agent if that work is still under copyright protection, unless the work is involved in litigation. Written permission from the copyright owner or a litigation statement is required before copies can be made available. A certificate of registration for any registered work can be obtained for a fee of $25* See Circular 6, “Copies of Copyright Office Records and Deposits” for additional information. (*Note: Filing fees are effective through June 30, 2002. Please visit www.loc.gov/copyright for fee information after that date).
The Copyright Office will not honor a request for a copy of someone else’s work without written authorization from the owner or from his or her designated agent if that work is still under copyright protection, unless the work is involved in litigation. Written permission from the copyright owner or a litigation statement is required before copies can be made available. A certificate of registration for any registered work can be obtained for a fee. Return to index . . .
The Copyright Office will not honor a request for a copy of someone else`s work without written authorization from the owner or from his or her designated agent if that work is still under copyright protection, unless the work is involved in litigation. Written permission from the copyright owner or a litigation statement is required before copies can be made available. A certificate of registration for any registered work can be obtained for a fee of $25.
