Poor Man’s Copyright
There are many different ways to Copyright your work, but these are some of the easiest and inexpensive ways possible.
You can Copyright the photos and video you create.
- Place your work on diskette or CD. Make sure your name and date is on the information you created.
- You can either place it in a sealed envelope and mail it to yourself or take it to a public notary.
- Place it in a sealed envelope or box and mail it to yourself. Mark the box oe envelope with the words “COPYRIGHT, DO NOT OPEN” so that you or someone will not accidentally open it.
Remember…
- Never open the envelope when you receive it.
- The postmark of the envelope or the date of the stamp is the copyright date. Ask the counter person at the Post Office to stamp it several times to that the date is visible.
- Protect the envelope or package from wear and keep it in a safe place.
Information on copyright forms are available at www.copyright.gov/forms/
