Copyright Registration

New written works, published and unpublished, can be protected by registration of a copyright. Written works include literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. A copyright gives the owner of the copyright the exclusive right to reproduce the copyrighted material. Copyrights are not registered with any branch of North Dakota government. The United States Library of Congress registers copyrights.

Information and forms to register a copyright may be obtained from the Library of Congress or contact the Library of Congress: