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The assignment must be done in writing to be valid. Although notarization isn't required, it's a good idea to have someone witness the assignor and assignee signing and dating the agreement. Transfer of ownership usually involves monetary exchange, although that's not a requirement.

There are only four simple components you need to include: The copyright symbol © or the word “copyright” The name of the copyright owner or author of the work. The year the content was published, which can be different from the year of creation.

An electronic copy can be uploaded and is strongly encouraged when: Your work is unpublished. Your work was published ONLY in electronic format (such as an ebook released solely as a download) and NOT in a physical format (such as a hardcover or paperback book).

You may make a new claim in your work if the changes are substantial and creative, something more than just editorial changes or minor changes. This would qualify as a new derivative work.

Using the Recordation System. The new Recordation System allows users to electronically submit transfers of copyright ownership and other documents pertaining to a copyright for recordation. Use of the Recordation System is optional and is governed by 37 CFR § 201.4(h) and the Special Pilot Program Rules.

If the information in the basic registration was incorrect at the time that basic registration was made, you should provide the correct information in the relevant portions of the online application. In addition, you should provide a brief statement that identifies and explains the reason for the correction.

Only the owner of copyright in a work has the right to prepare, or to authorize someone else to create, a new version of that work. ingly, you cannot claim copyright to another's work, no matter how much you change it, unless you have the owner's consent.

A copyright assignment is the transfer of copyright ownership rights from one party to another. This transfer is not valid unless it is in writing and signed by the owner or its authorized agent. If you want to transfer a right on a non-exclusive basis, a written agreement is usually not required.

Once the certificate is issued the deposited copy registered with the office is considered final and will forever be stored at the Library of Congress. If a certificate has not yet been issued, it is possible to request a withdrawal of your copyright registration application.