Worried Your Creative Work Could Be Stolen?

Yes, copyright ownership can be transferred or assigned after registration. This is common when selling a business, licensing work, or collaborating with partners. Our Professional package includes personalized transfer and assignment documentation, so you can manage ownership changes easily. Updating your records ensures your copyright remains valid and enforceable under the correct owner’s name.

Most applications allow for digital submission of your work, which makes the process faster and easier. In some cases, such as certain visual or physical works, the U.S. Copyright Office may require a physical copy. Our team guides you through the exact submission requirements based on your work type, ensuring your application is complete and accepted.

When two or more people contribute to a work, it’s considered a joint work. All creators share ownership unless otherwise agreed. Registration can list multiple authors, and each co-owner has equal rights to use and license the work. We assist in registering joint works and can also prepare transfer or assignment documents if ownership terms need clarification.

Expedited or “special handling” registration is available for urgent cases, such as pending lawsuits or the need to enforce rights quickly. The U.S. Copyright Office charges additional fees, but the application can be processed in as little as a few weeks. Our Professional package includes 24-hour application preparation, so your filing can be submitted immediately for priority handling.