5 Reasons to Register Your Original Work With the U.S. Copyright Office

Copyright law, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship. This could include literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works. Examples are movies, songs, poems and architecture. You should note that you don't need to formally register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office in order to be protected. Your work is considered protected the moment it is created. Even though registration is not required, here are five good reasons to consider registering your work.