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What are the benefits of copyright registration?

April 26, 2017Benefits copyright registration

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What are the benefits of copyright registration?

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Registration gives you a certificate that states you are the copyright owner. You can use this certificate in court to establish ownership (the onus is on your opponent to prove that you do not own the copyright).

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While copyright registration is voluntary, it is recommended for a number of reasons. For example, the owner of a registered copyright is eligible to pursue statutory damages and attorney’s fees against post registration infringers. Additionally, if a work is registered within five years of first publication, the registration is considered prima facie evidence of copyright ownership and validity in a court of law.. Furthermore, registration is generally a prerequisite for bringing a copyright infringement lawsuit.