Can I copy information on a website?

You may copy or duplicate information on a website, but within limits. So long as the copy that you are making is for personal use, you do not further distribute the material, and you make no ‘for-profit’ use of the material, then you are in a safe haven under federal copyright law.

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What is the copyright registration process?

Registration with the Copyright Office includes the filing of a copyright claim application, payment of the registration fee, and deposit of at least 2 copies of the work. There are several different copyright forms available and you must use the form corresponding to the type of work for which protection is being sought.

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What remedies are available for copyright infringement?

In a copyright infringement case, you may get actual damages, which is the amount of money from lost business, or the amount the infringer gained, meaning, what he or she made from your work. You may also be entitled to statutory amounts and attorneys fees if you registered the copyright within 90 days of publication.

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