Government Information Subject Guide

Copyright

 

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US Copyright Office Home Page

Information about copyright, application forms, etc. for registering works, links to related sites.

US Copyright Search

Provides databases so search for books, music, films, etc; periodicals, magazines, etc; and other documents such as name changes and transfers. Also provided is the Library of Congress Information System (LOCIS) for advanced searches.

US Copyright Forms

US Copyright Information Circulars, Factsheets, and Form Letters

Provides information about registration, fees, compulsory licenses, and other aspects of the copyright process.

Investigating the Copyright Status of a Work

Copyright Web Links

Michigan Library Consortium links to many copyright related websites.

Copyright Protection Expiration

This website describes when U.S. works pass into the public domain.

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Last updated: December 2007