Copyright Services

US Copyright Registration
Protect Your Creative Works

US Copyright Office registration for literary works, software, music, artwork, and more. U.S. Customs & Border Protection recordation to block infringing imports at the border.

Get Started

Federal Court Standing

Registration is required before filing an infringement lawsuit in US federal court. Registration within 3 months of publication preserves full statutory damages.

Statutory Damages

Up to $30,000 per infringed work ($150,000 for willful infringement) — no need to prove actual damages if registered before infringement.

CBP Border Protection

Record your copyright with US Customs and Border Protection to block the importation of infringing goods at the border.

Copyright Fee Schedule

ServiceAttorney FeeOfficial Fee
Standard Registration (most works)$250$65–$85
Single Author, Single Work$200$45
Literary Works / Software / Music$200$65
Group — Unpublished Works (up to 10)$200$85
Group — Photographs (up to 750)$200$55
Expedited / Special Handling$450+$800
Office Action Response$200
U.S. CBP IPR Recordation (Customs Border Protection)$250$190