Videos

Whether you are an individual creator, small business owner, organization, student, or consumer, it is important to appreciate the value of copyright to the copyright owner, the economy and our culture, and to understand the harms caused when someone infringes copyright. The copyright videos we feature will help you better understand various aspects of copyright law, its benefits and the harms caused by piracy.

A “How To” Guide for Copyright Registration

David Ward explains how to register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office.


Group Registration for Short Online Literary Works

How online creators can take advantage of the U.S. Copyright Office’s group registration for short online literary works.


Copybites | What Does Copyright Protect?

Copybites is a series of educational videos about copyright produced by the Copyright Alliance.


Copybites | Which Rights Are Protected?

Copybites is a series of educational videos about copyright produced by the Copyright Alliance.


Copybites | What Copyright Does Not Protect?

Copybites is a series of educational videos about copyright produced by the Copyright Alliance.


Copybites | Is Registration Necessary?

Did you know any work that meets the standards of eligibility and was created by a U.S. citizen after 1978 is automatically protected by copyright? Learn more on this week’s Copybites video!


Copybites | Copyright Ownership Basics

Copybites is a series of educational videos about copyright.