What does a copyright protect?<\/strong> \u2013 Copyright is a form of intellectual property law protecting original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section \u201cWhat Works Are Protected.\u201d<\/p>\n

How is a copyright different from a patent or a trademark?<\/strong> \u2013 Copyright protects original works of authorship, while a patent protects inventions or discoveries. Ideas and discoveries are not protected by the copyright law, although the way in which they are expressed may be. A trademark protects words, phrases, symbols, or designs identifying the source of the goods or services of one party and distinguishing them from those of others.<\/p>\n

When is my work protected?<\/strong> \u2013 Your work is under copyright protection the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device. Visit the Library of Congress website for complete information under \u201cTitle 17.\u201d<\/p>\n

Do I have to register with the U.S. Copyright office to be protected?<\/strong> \u2013 No. In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S. work. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section \u201cCopyright Registration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why should I register my work if copyright protection is automatic?<\/strong> \u2013 Registration is recommended for a number of reasons. Many choose to register their works because they wish to have the facts of their copyright on the public record and have a certificate of registration. Registered works may be eligible for statutory damages and attorney\u2019s fees in successful litigation. Finally, if registration occurs within 5 years of publication, it is considered prima facie evidence in a court of law. See Circular 1, Copyright Basics, section \u201cCopyright Registration\u201d and Circular 38b, Highlights of Copyright Amendments Contained in the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (URAA), on non-U.S. works.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve heard about a \u201cpoor man\u2019s copyright.\u201d What is it?<\/strong> \u2013 The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a \u201cpoor man\u2019s copyright.\u201d There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration.<\/p>\n

Is my copyright good in other countries?<\/strong> \u2013 The United States has copyright relations with most countries throughout the world, and as a result of these agreements, we honor each other\u2019s citizens\u2019 copyrights. However, the United States does not have such copyright relationships with every country. For a listing of countries and the nature of their copyright relations with the United States, see Circular 38a, International Copyright Relations of the United States.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What about References & images?” el_id=”1461564967590-e9bb56e2-f89b”]\n

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• Check the accuracy of your references.<\/li>\n
• Include the complete source information for any references cited in your manuscript.<\/li>\n
• Beware of using images without the permission of the owner.<\/li>\n
• Rights managed content is licensed based on usage. Be sure to retain documentation of all permissions granted for use of image(s).<\/li>\n
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  Personal work<\/strong>: You retain all rights to the image.
  \nFreely licensed<\/strong>: You can show the copyright owner has released the image under an acceptable free license.
  \nPublic domain<\/strong>: You can show the image is in the public domain. Meaning the image is free of all copyrights.
  \nFair use<\/strong>: The image must meet special conditions for non-free content. You must provide explicit non-free use rationale explaining why and how you intend to use it.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is an ISBN?” el_id=”1461565118943-38698c0e-34c0″]The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies books and book-like products published internationally. The purpose of the ISBN is to establish and identify one title or one unique edition of a title from one specific publisher. An ISBN allows for more efficient marketing and cataloging of products by booksellers, libraries, universities.<\/p>\n

  Please Note:<\/strong> HIS Publishing Group does not use “Assigned ISBN Numbers.” When publishing companies purchase\u00a0ISBN numbers in bulk they can only assign those ISBN numbers to their clients. They can not\u00a0transfer ownership of these these\u00a0ISBN numbers. \u00a0This is extremely important for maintaining total control of your title.<\/strong>\u00a0HIS purchases all ISBN numbers in\u00a0the client’s name and gives them\u00a0instructions how to set up their Bowker account where they maintain\u00a0complete ownership of the ISBN\u00a0number.\u00a0Please contact us for more information.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What is a Library of congress number (LCN)?” el_id=”1461565142737-d9f7e768-b770″]A Library of Congress catalog control number is a unique identification number that the Library of Congress assigns to the catalog record created for each book in its catalogued collections. Librarians use it to locate a specific Library of Congress catalog record in the national databases and to order catalog cards from the Library of Congress or from commercial suppliers. The Library of Congress assigns this number while the book is being catalogued.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What kind of content will you not publish?” el_id=”1461565167328-7fc1a09f-04ae”]We will not publish books in violation of copyrights or trademarks. We will not publish proprietary material governed by trade secrets, contractual, privacy or other publicity rights. We will not publish material that is cultish in nature, based on deceptive or accusatory tactics, is pornographic, and\/or obscene in any way.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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