Electronic Copyright Office Goes Beta

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Photographers will soon be able to file copyright registrations quickly and inexpensively thanks to the new Electronic Copyright Office (eCO), which enters its beta period on July 2.

The benefits of eCO will include:

  • A lower filing fee ($35 for a basic claim)
  • Faster processing time
  • Earlier effective registration date
  • Online status tracking
  • Online payment options

If you’d like to be a beta tester, you can apply with this online form.

(Via Professional Photographer.)

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