Who owns the copyright?

• Creators of original works
  
• Creators' assignees
  
• Employers: works for hire
  
  • New York Times et al., Petitioners, v. Jonathan Tasini et al.
    
  • Greenberg v. National Geographic Magazine 

Why officially register your copyright?

Possibly receive greater compensation, with less documentation when filing an infringement suit.

Rights of copyright holders (Title 17 U.S.C. Sec. 106)

1. Reproduction
2. Modification
3. Distribution
4. Public performance
5. Public display