Chapter 100 - U.S. Copyright Office and the Copyright Law: General Background

This Chapter provides a general overview of U.S. copyright law and the U.S. Copyright Office.

(20 pages)

Introduction: Intro to the Compendium
Chapter 100: Copyright Law
Chapter 200: Overview of Registration
Chapter 300: Copyrightable Authorship
Chapter 400: Who May File
Chapter 500: Identifying the Work
Chapter 600: Examination Practices
Chapter 700: Literary Works
Chapter 800: Performing Art Works
Chapter 900: Visual Art Works
Chapter 1000: Online Works
Chapter 1100: Multiple Works
Chapter 1200: Mask Works

Chapter 1300: Vessel Designs
Chapter 1400: Applications and Fees
Chapter 1500: Deposits
Chapter 1600: Preregistration
Chapter 1700: Appeals
Chapter 1800: Post-registration
Chapter 1900: Publication
Chapter 2000: Foreign Works
Chapter 2100: Renewals
Chapter 2200: Copyright Notice
Chapter 2300: Recordation
Chapter 2400: Copyright Office Services
Glossary: Glossary of Terms
Table of Authorities: Table of Authorities