Copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is a relatively simply procedure that perfects your right of authorship in a book, play, screenplay, film, song, computer program, game, etc.

My fees for registration and related copyright law advice start at $250 for one registration, exclusive of the government filing filing fee, generally $45, and include all needed advice and consultation.  A group of works registered together will often result in savings.  While filings are effective as of the date the Copyright Office files the application, it usually takes approximately 4-5 months to receive confirmation of registration in the mail.

I also provide legal advice to clients regarding fair use, copyright infringement, and optioning or purchasing books and other literary works or life rights.

A simple cease-and-desist letter to a copyright infringer generally runs $250.  Copyright related negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation services are generally $250 per hour.

Initial consultation via email or telephone is always without charge or obligation.

Writers:  Writers Guild of America (WGA) registration is not a substitute for a copyright protection, but it does provide additional evidence of date of authorship.

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