Preregistration

Copyright Office Enables Search of "Preregistered" Copyrights

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2007 - 1:22pm.

Washington - The U.S. Copyright Office announced that it has posted records for "preregistered" copyright claims on its website, which include certain types of unpublished works (like movies and albums) that have had a history of prerelease infringement. The site also includes a tutorial providing basic information on preregistration and search methods.