Research Guides: Copyright and Fair Use Guide: Copyright for Artists, Photographers, Musicians, & Writers

Visual Artists and Photographers

Creativity in Focus: Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers
This webinar was presented by the U.S. Copyright Office on 19 Feb 2025

Writers

The Plot Thickens: Copyright Essentials for Writers
This webinar will be presented by the U.S. Copyright Office on 6 Aug 2025

The recording will be posted here after it is available.

Musicians

Find Your Voice: Copyright Essentials for Musicians
This webinar was presented by the U.S. Copyright Office on 16 Apr 2025

Registering Copyright

Although you hold copyright for your creations without a requirement to register them, formally registering your copyright can strengthen your ability to legally protect your copyright or receive compensation if infringement occurs.

Copyright Registration Toolkit from the US Copyright Office
"A comprehensive resource designed to help creators, small business owners, advisors, and others navigate the copyright system. ...The toolkit is a visual breakdown of copyright, including essential information about copyright law, how to prepare for copyright registration, what to expect during the process, and post-registration considerations."