Whether you are translating or being translated it is always best to try to own your copyright. It is not uncommon, however, for an author of an original work to commission a translation on a “work for hire” basis. If you are translating a public ...
Writers can adapt or incorporate someone else’s work into their own if one of the following conditions are met: (1) if the existing work is in the public domain, (2) if the use constitutes a “fair use,” or (3) if the writer has a license to do so. ...
The government’s website (www.copyright.gov) provides comprehensive information and instructions for copyright registration. Your registration is effective as of the day that the Copyright Office receives your completed application, application fee, ...