There are few things more important to creatives and inventors than ensuring they get the credit and profit they deserve from their creations. Unfortunately, there are many people out there looking to steal and exploit these creations for their own gain, and if you believe you are a victim of copyright infringement, our legal team is here to help. Simply contact our dedicated Florida copyright lawyers to learn more about what CopyCat Legal can do for you.
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Why Should I Copyright My Work?
There is a wide range of reasons why you should copyright your work from the start, despite the fact that the original work is technically copyrighted from the moment of its inception. To start, if you formally copyright your work, it’ll be easier to prove that the work is, indeed, yours and that you created it before the date that the thief stole it. Additionally, by copyrighting your work, you officially get certain rights, including the right to display, distribute, and reproduce it.
You should also note that if you haven’t copyrighted your work, you may still file a claim for damages, but you’ll only be able to recover actual damages, which are a bit more complicated to calculate. If you’ve legally copyrighted your work, you can sue for statutory damages, which can total up to as much as $150,000 in some cases.