Here is some more copyright information to chew on…

 

This isn’t really bad reading. By the time you read it over a couple of times, you will have a real clear understanding of copyright law in the US.

The United States Copyright Office contains an explanation of American copyright basics and a list of frequently asked questions, as well as the complete text of the United States Copyright Act of 1976. Topics include copyright ownership and transfer, copyright notice, and copyright infringement and remedies. The site is maintained by the U.S. Library of Congress.

The Copyright Clearance Center is an online resource operated by the Copyright Clearance Center Inc. (CCC), which was formed in 1978 as a not-for-profit organization to induce compliance with the U.S. copyright law. CCC, based in Danvers, MA, provides licensing systems for reproduction and distribution of copyrighted materials world wide.

Circular 66 from the U. S. Copyright Office explains Copyright Registration for Online Works.