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Safeguard your original content with our strategic copyright services.
Copyright Services
Protecting Your Creativity Starts Here!
Your creative work—whether it’s written, visual, digital, or musical—is a reflection of your ideas and your effort. In today’s content-driven world, protecting that work is essential to maintaining control, receiving credit, and preserving its value.
At Askew Intellectual Property, LLC, we offer clear, reliable copyright services for creators, businesses, and innovators alike. From screening and registration to licensing and enforcement, we help protect the originality of your work so you can focus on creating, not defending.
Registrability Screening
Carefully reviews and evaluates your work to determine whether it qualifies for copyright protection under United States law.
Preparation & Filing
Prepares and files copyright applications with the U.S. Copyright Office to formally register and document your creative work.
Infringement Opinions
Thoroughly analyzes whether someone has infringed your copyrighted work—or whether a claim against you has legal merit.
License Agreements
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements to transfer or license rights, helping you monetize your work while retaining control.
FAQ
Clear Answers,
Stronger Copyrights
What Is A Copyright And Why Do I Need One?
A copyright is a form of legal protection granted to the creator of original works of authorship. This includes literature, music, photography, films, software, artwork, and more. Copyright gives the owner exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and license the work—and to stop others from doing so without permission.
While copyright protection begins at the moment a work is created and fixed in a tangible form, registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is necessary to file a lawsuit and claim statutory damages or attorney’s fees. Askew IP helps ensure your rights are formally protected and enforceable.
What Types Of Works Can Be Copyrighted?
Copyright can apply to a wide range of creative works, including:
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Books, poems, and written content
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Paintings, drawings, and photographs
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Music and sound recordings
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Software and website code
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Movies, videos, and animations
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Architectural works
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Choreography and dramatic performances
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Graphics, logos, and digital art
To qualify, a work must be original and fixed in a tangible medium. Ideas, concepts, or procedures by themselves are not copyrightable—only their specific expression.
What Is A Registrability Screening?
A registrability screening evaluates whether your work qualifies for copyright protection and ensures there are no barriers to registration. This includes reviewing the originality of the content, confirming the work is fixed in a tangible form, and assessing whether the content falls under copyrightable subject matter.
This step is particularly useful for businesses, marketing teams, and content creators who want to protect branding materials, publications, or multimedia assets. Askew IP provides early insight to ensure your work is ready for protection.
Why Should I Register My Copyright?
Although copyright exists automatically upon creation, registration provides critical benefits:
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Enables you to enforce your rights in federal court
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Establishes a public record of ownership
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Allows you to claim statutory damages and attorney’s fees
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Helps prevent unauthorized use by others
Without registration, your legal options may be limited. Askew IP handles the entire registration process to make sure your rights are documented, visible, and enforceable.
Can Someone Use My Work Without Permission?
Not without legal risk. If someone uses your copyrighted work—such as a photo, article, design, or song—without your permission, it may be considered infringement. You have the right to demand that the infringing party stop the use, compensate you, or even face legal action.
Askew IP provides infringement analysis and legal opinions, and, if necessary, can assist in drafting cease-and-desist letters, negotiating resolutions, or pursuing enforcement.
Can I Sell Or License My Copyrighted Work?
Yes. Copyright is a form of property that can be sold, licensed, or transferred—just like any other valuable asset. A license agreement gives another party permission to use your work under specific terms, while an assignment permanently transfers ownership.
Askew IP drafts and negotiates copyright license and assignment agreements tailored to your goals—whether you want to monetize your creativity, retain control, or share your work selectively.
How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?
In most cases, copyright protection lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years. For works made for hire, anonymous works, or pseudonymous works, the term is 95 years from the date of publication or 120 years from the date of creation—whichever expires first.
This long-lasting protection ensures that your creative work remains under your control for decades and can provide long-term value, even beyond your lifetime. Askew IP can help you track ownership timelines and advise on how to manage your rights over time.
Can I Copyright Content Posted Online?
Yes. Content you create and publish online—such as blog posts, videos, artwork, photographs, music, or website content—is eligible for copyright protection as long as it is original and fixed in a tangible form (including digital).
Even though online content is often easy to copy or share, that doesn’t mean it’s free to use. Copyright registration helps establish legal ownership and makes it easier to take action if your content is used without permission. Askew IP helps creators and businesses protect their digital work through proper registration and enforcement strategies.
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