Should I copyright my artwork, if I plan to sell it?

Question: Should I copyright my artwork, if I plan to sell it!?

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You should copyright your work even if you weren't going to sell it!. And yes, you can copyright your artwork!. Here's how

Step1

Understand that your artwork are automatically protected by copyright immediately after creation!. However, artists should consider formally registering artwork with the U!.S!. Copyright Office, particularly if the work is to be duplicated commercially!.

Step2

Ascertain that your work fits the definition of visual art for copyright purposes!. The term "visual arts" applies, legally, to any two- or three-dimensional work of applied, graphic or fine art!. The rather extensive list begins with advertisements and ends with weaving designs!.

Step3

Fill out application Form VA, and if needed, the Form CON (continuation form)!. Download these forms from the copyright site!. Verify the amount of the current copyright fee with the Copyright office and make payment to "Register of Copyrights!."

Step4

Send a copy of your artwork along with the application form!. Copies will not be returned!. Send one copy of an unpublished work or two copies of a published work!. For three-dimensional objects, like sculptures, send a copy of the sculpture along with identifying material such as photos and/or text related to the sculpture!. A gallery or art show catalog is an example of identifying material!.

Step5

Mail your copyright application, fee and deposit to:
Library of Congress
Copyright Office
101 Independence Avenue, S!.E!.
Washington, D!.C!. 20559-6000

Step6

Expect to receive a registration certificate within four months, although registration is effective as soon as the Copyright Office receives your submission!.

Step7

Add copyright notices to your works as extra protection!. Use any of the following: copyright, copr!. or ?!. Add your name as the artist and the year of the copyright!. For example: copr!. Mary Smith, 2007!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

In most countries around the world you automatically hold the copyright to what you create!. That goes for writers, musicians, and film makers, as well!. Ideas are a little more difficult and usually require a patent to secure originality!.

I bet you didn't know, then, that you still hold the copyright to a painting even after you sell the original, did you!? Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'm assuming you're in the UK, otherwise I won't be much use!.

A copyright is actually automatic!. You don't need any legal documents or anything special, all you need is the date the piece was painted and you're name with the copyright symbol and you're done!.

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I sign mine, copyright once You start selling in a GalleryWww@QuestionHome@Com

yes you should!.
Do you want anyone to take crdit for what you worked hard for and get rich from it Www@QuestionHome@Com

I always sign my artwork, maybe that's enough!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Yes & duh! Www@QuestionHome@Com

yes its possible
and you should do it b4 you post crap online
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