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Filling out the copyright questionnaire is an essential step to ensure your creative work is protected under copyright law. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you complete the form accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the Copyright Questionnaire online

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Copyright Questionnaire and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Begin by filling in the details for Author #1. Enter their name, citizenship, date of birth, and nature of their contributions to the work.
3. Proceed to fill in Author #2’s information similarly, including name, citizenship, date of birth, and their contributions.
4. Indicate whether the work was done anonymously or pseudonymously by selecting ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
5. Enter the title of the work, including any revision number or alternate titles if applicable.
6. Specify who owns the copyright in the work. If ownership is different from the author, explain how ownership was obtained.
7. Answer whether the work is based on or includes pre-existing material by selecting ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. If yes, provide details on the pre-existing material and how it differs from your work.
8. Indicate if the material has been published or publicly distributed and provide the date of the first publication or earliest distribution.
9. Answer whether this material or an earlier version has been registered previously with the Copyright Office by selecting ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. Provide the previous registration number and year if applicable.
10. Select the nature of the work from the provided options, and additional details regarding contributions to periodicals or collections if relevant.
11. If your work is a visual work, check the appropriate boxes and provide information regarding architectural designs if applicable.
12. Complete the contribution information if others were involved in the creation of the work, including their names and nature of their contributions.
13. Indicate your intention to pursue foreign copyright applications, provide information about licensing for the blind and physically handicapped, and answer employment-related questions accurately.
14. If necessary, describe any obligations or agreements that may affect your copyright ownership.
15. Lastly, provide any other information or concerns you wish to share for review.
16. Once all fields are completed, review your questionnaire for accuracy, then save changes, and choose to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your copyright questionnaire online today to secure your creative rights.