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What is a copyright? 

What are the type of things I can copyright? 

Sued in court w/o a registered copyright? 

What is not covered by your registration fee? 

Can you help me register? 

How long does a copyright last? 

If copyright infringement occurs, can you help? 

What is a copyright?

A copyright is a legal idea whereby the creator of an original work has the right to copy (distribute) it as it wishes.

How long does a copyright last?

Ninety-five (95) years from the date of introduction to the public or 120 years from the date of creations, whichever expires first.

What are the types of Intellectual Properties that I can copyright?

Literary, musical, dramatic, choreographic, audio-visual, pictorial, sound and architectural original works can be copyrighted.

Can a copyright infringer be sued in a court of law without having a registered copyright?

Yes they can be sued in court.  Our on-staff attorneys will explore your options with you and come up with an individualized plan for your business

If I do not currently have a registered copyright for my original work, can PPG help me obtain one?

Yes, we can.  We will work with you during the entire process and will submit your registration on your behalf.

If a copyright infringement occurs, can PPG help me?

Yes, we can.  In fact, there are several ways that Product Protection Group (PPG) can help stop copyright infringement without a lawsuit, or even the threat of one.  Please take a look at our Enforcement Services section of our website.

What are grey market goods?  What is the difference between piracy and counterfeiting?

Grey market goods are original items sold through unauthorized, or unintended by the original manufacturer. The term "piracy" describes the act of reproducing movies, music, books or other copyrighted works without permission from the copyright owner. The term "counterfeit" describes fake goods.

What services are not covered by our standard Copyright registration fee?

If your request for a Copyright Registration is denied by the Library of Congress or opposed by a third party, and you wish to proceed in this regard, PPG can provide legal representation of an hourly billed basis. Please contact us so that we can learn more about your needs and submit a proposal accordingly.  

Can you monitor my Copyright?

Yes we can. We offer different search plans for you to choose from depending on your level of concern.

I do not have a registered copyright and am being pirated.  Is there anything that I can do to protect it? Is it too late to get a registered copyright?

It is never too late to get a registered copyright, so long as it is available.  PPG has attorneys on staff who can discuss your options and come up with a plan to best protect you from piracy activity, whether this means registering your trademark or challenging the pirating activity.

If I have more questions, what should I do?

Please visit our contact page to send an email or call. »

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