C is for Copyright

In this Instagram reel, I talk about what copyright is.

Copyright is a form of intellectual property, and it’s your ownership in a tangible work. So, once you create something — a painting, a photograph, a piece of website copy, a book — you own the copyright for it.

Owning that copyright protects you and your intellectual property from being stolen. You’re always able to send a cease and desist letter to request that someone stop using or take down the infringing work (even if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery). However, if you want to file a lawsuit against a copycat, you will need your copyright to be registered federally.

This isn’t necessary for a lot of creatives, but I do recommend it for some, including:
-People who write music
-Painters or fine artists, especially if you want to sell prints or license your work
-Authors

What questions do you have about copyrights?