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How do you check if something is copyrighted? We found out earlier that every original creative work is ?copyrighted? as soon as it's written down or saved in some tangible form. If you want to check registrations, though, you need to use the search engine on copyright.gov.

Pseudonyms can be used both by individuals and for entities that are created, rather than born; these are commonly referred to as pen names and fictitious names. Using a pseudonym for yourself or your business can have different implications based on what you are doing and how you are using such a name.

Copyright does not protect names, titles, slogans, or short phrases. In some cases, these things may be protected as trademarks. Contact the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, TrademarkAssistanceCenter@uspto.gov or see Circular 33, for further information.

Order forms and other publications from Library of Congress, Copyright Office- COPUBS, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20559 or call (202) 707-9100 or 1-877-476-0778 (toll free). Access and download circulars and other information from the Copyright Office website at .copyright.gov.

In India, the brand name uniquely identifying the products and services of one person and distinguishing it from others can be covered under the Trademark Act. Thus, copyright registration cannot be sought to protect the name. But, the logo can be protected under both the trademark and copyright.

Which form should I use? Online registration through the electronic Copyright Office (eCO) is the preferred way to register basic claims. Paper versions of Form TX (literary works); Form VA (visual arts works); Form PA (performing arts); Form SR (sound recordings) are available on the Copyright Office website.