How do I copyright a piece of my own artwork?

Answer 1

What most people don't realize is that it is copyrighted the moment a tangible copy is made. That means if you write a poem on a scrap of paper, sing a tune into a tape recorder or create a painting, the it is copyrighted once a physical copy is made.

I think what you mean is more about registering a copyright. That is when you go through the US Copyright Office and then they register it, which grants you several rights - most importantly, the right to pursue legal action if your copyright is violated.

I believe the fee to copyright a work is now $45 (though my knowledge of copyright is more geared towared music copyrights, so there may be a different fee for artwork). You will have to go to the Copyright Office webpage to see what they require - there is some paperwork to fill out, they may have you send in a photograph or something of the piece, and then you'll send in your fee. Once they process it the copyright exists, though it may be up to a year before you get any paperwork back from them.

I hope this helps! Visit the copyright office's webpage for more detailed information. :)

Answer 2

You can buy a Copyright package, that protecs all your art work then, from the day you register, until 50 years after you die. You then just print a little Copyright sign on there to show you own it. You get a certificate for owning your work from the goverment I believe. It depends on where you live, Maybe do some research for you own country.

Answer 3

Go to the website below the forms are available online, but there is a $45 fee to copyright your work.

Answer 4

People are correct when they say that you automatically own your image. When you sign it, put the copyright (c encircled) next to your signature. Registering it as a copywritten image extends your protection,makes it harder to steal, and increases the penalty for someone who does.

Answer 5

the unique photographer owns the copyright and ought to take you to court over your unauthorized use of similar with the exception of you should require a kind launch signed through the concern besides to the Permission of the unique photographer to legally promote those prints

Answer 6

Put your name and date on it and its done! Easy as that. If you want to know more visit the Arts Council for the definitive answer.

Answer 7

It's automatically implicitly copyrighted unless you say otherwise.

Answer 8

mail a copy of your work (registered) to yourself and do not open it.
You then have proof of ownership.
Sculpture rights apply automatically to all forms of art including patterns and models, moulds etc. do not cost anything.

Answer 9

copyright.gov