Create a "best edition" of your image, as defined by the Copyright Office. In its Circular 7B (Best Edition of Published Copyrighted Works for the Collection of the Library of Congress), the office gives specifications as to what it considers to be a "best edition." For example, if you're copyrighting a photograph, the office prefers the most widely distributed edition of your material. If your work is not distributed, an 8-inch by 10-inch glossy will suffice. The picture should be unmounted and on archival-quality paper. After you register on the Electronic Copyright Office (eCO), you'll mail your hard copy to the Library of Congress.
Create an electronic file of your image. Many file types are acceptable. Make sure your file is not too large. The eCO permits files of up to 11.3 MB in size to be uploaded through a typical 56 Kbps modem or a 405 MB if your network connection uses fiber-optic cable. You'll upload this file when you register online.
Access the eCO by going to the Copyright Office's homepage at Copyright.gov. You'll fill out an electronic application that gives your name, birth date, contact number, the title of your image and other pertinent information. You'll be cued to upload the electronic file of your image. After you do, your payment information will be requested so you can pay the registration fee. The office accepts credit and debit cards, as well as electronic drafts.
Remember to mail your hard copy to the Library of Congress. It is recommended you use a mailing box instead of an envelope to send your images so they won't get damaged en route.
Wait for your certificate of copyright to arrive through the mail. According to the Copyright Office, 90 percent of people who register online receive their certificate within six months of registration.
The fees are pretty steep if you plan on doing this very often somewhere in the neighborhood of $65 per image if I remember right. We stopped filing for these in 2001 since the court system upholds proprietary rights of creators.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5078848_copyright-image.html
God said to Abraham, “Kill me a son”
Abe says, “Man, you must be puttin’ me on”
God say, “No.” Abe say, “What?”
God say, “You can do what you want Abe, but
The next time you see me comin’ you better run”
Well Abe says, “Where do you want this killin’ done?”
God says, “Out on Highway 61”
Abe says, “Man, you must be puttin’ me on”
God say, “No.” Abe say, “What?”
God say, “You can do what you want Abe, but
The next time you see me comin’ you better run”
Well Abe says, “Where do you want this killin’ done?”
God says, “Out on Highway 61”
