How do I copyright a company and their works?

Hello,

I'm establishing a small company for basic entertainment ideas in regards with books, graphic novels, animated films, among other forms of media.

Right now I'm working out with possible legal issues that may arise in copyright infringement, and I am wondering where I may purchase a copryighted license or anything I should be aware of.

Thanks!

Dr. B. provided some good information. Let me add to it. You do not need to register a copyright to claim copyright protection. It is only necessary to place the copyright notice on the work you wish to copyright. This is done by writing "Copyright (C), 2008, Your Name," where (C) is the letter C in a circle.

Registering the copyright offers stronger protection. However, if someone copies your copyrighted work, about the only protection you have is your own action. You would first notify the infringing person that they are violating your copyright, and if they don't cease, you would have to sue in court and ask for relief in the form of a cease and desist order and possibly monetary compensation. This is the case whether or not your copyright is registered.

As you can see, the copyright registration fee is not high, but when you have 10-20 different works to register, it can add up.

I would go to the Copyright Office Website and download a form from there. My recommendation is that you establish copyright before you actually start making any products for the sake of avoiding an infringement suit. The web page is as follows

http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-re...

The only thing that is required is the information that they ask you for and the $45 processing fee.

Hope this helps.