Get Form Va With Instructions - Staples Fine Art

Filling out the Form VA for copyright registration of visual arts is a crucial step for protecting your creative works. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to ensure you complete the form accurately and effectively.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your Form VA.

1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the editor.
2. In Space 1, enter the title of your work. Ensure that you provide the exact title as it appears on your copies. If applicable, add any previous or alternative titles.
3. For Space 2, identify the author or authors of the work. Include their full legal names, nationality or domicile, and relevant dates. If the work was made for hire, provide the employer’s name.
4. In Space 3, indicate the year the work was created and any dates and nations of publication, if relevant.
5. For Space 4, provide the name and address of the copyright claimant, which could be the author or another party. Include a brief statement explaining how ownership of the copyright was obtained.
6. Complete Space 5 if there has been a previous registration of the work. You'll need to provide the registration number and the date of that registration.
7. In Space 6, identify any preexisting works if your submission is a derivative work or compilation, and summarize any new material being claimed.
8. For Spaces 7, 8, and 9, indicate your deposit account details, provide correspondence information, and ensure you certify the form with a handwritten signature.
9. Review all fields for completeness, save your changes, and finalize the document.
10. Download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

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