Why Register A Copyright?

By Kohel Haver   If you have created original material or a creative expression of some sort and later come to see me, I almost always ask you to register your copyright.  This is true if we are negotiating a publishing agreement, creating and licensing artwork, starting a large sculpture commission project, signing a recording contract, licensing web design work, or sending off your script.  It has been my practice for many years and I have never regretted the decision, even with the most reputable licensee.  Do the benefits of registering copyrights outweigh the cost? Without a copyright registration, you
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