How would I get a copyright on my art work??

Question

Like my drawings!! I really want to sell them but not without a copyright!! Please help!!

Answer 1

You don't have to pay for a copyright.
Go to: copyright.gov

Answer 2

When you are creating your work yourself (not as an employee of a company), you already own the copyright when you create the work. Registering your copyright is not necessary, but it may make it easier if you decide to take legal action against someone who violates your copyright if you have it registered already. When creating a commissioned work for someone, I'd advise writing up a contract that states that you own the copyright to the work you're creating and they have the option of purchasing the copyright separately if they wish (for a hefty fee, of course). Copyright law is a bit vague and hard to decipher when it comes to commissioned works, and your best bet is to put it in writing that you own the copyright when doing a commissioned piece just in case. The same goes for a piece you are selling. Draw up a sales contract when you sell the piece and put it in writing that you are selling the artwork but retaining the copyright.

Answer 3

make sure that you sign your work and date it, once you have completed an artwork it is automatically copyrighted to you.
I would recommend keeping any preliminary sketches that are dated and signed also.

Sometimes if you are working for a company etc they own copyright, not you so if you plan to work for a company or business etc ask first to see if you can retain copyright.

Answer 4

http://www.copyright.gov/ is the copyright office website of the U.S. government. http://www.directlegal.com/ is another website which might help.

Answer 5

go to the library of congress website.

Answer 6

go to
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