Why register your copyright?
Copyright protection exists from creation, but registration unlocks critical legal benefits.
Legal Standing
Registration is required before you can file a lawsuit for copyright infringement.
Statutory Damages
Registered works qualify for statutory damages up to $150,000 per infringement.
Attorney's Fees
You may recover attorney's fees in infringement cases with timely registration.
Public Record
Creates an official public record establishing your ownership claim.
Full-service registration
Everything you need to protect your screenplay, handled for you.
Complete Copyright Filing
We handle all paperwork and filing with the U.S. Copyright Office on your behalf.
- Official registration
- Form preparation
- Deposit copy handling
Chain-of-Custody Report
Cryptographic evidence of your submission timestamp for additional legal protection.
- Timestamped records
- Blockchain verification
- Tamper-proof logs
Secure File Encryption
Your screenplay is protected with enterprise-grade encryption throughout the process.
- 256-bit encryption
- Secure transfer
- Private storage
Certificate Delivery
Receive your official U.S. Copyright registration certificate when issued.
- Digital delivery
- Tracking updates
- Status notifications
Expert Review
Our team reviews your application to prevent errors and rejections.
- Error prevention
- Format verification
- Completion check
Progress Tracking
Monitor your registration status directly from your dashboard.
- Real-time updates
- Status history
- Expected timeline
How it works
From upload to official registration in five simple steps.
Upload your screenplay
2 minUpload your PDF screenplay through our secure platform.
Complete author details
5 minFill in the required author and claimant information.
Review and submit
3 minReview your application and complete payment.
We file for you
1-2 daysOur team files your application with the Copyright Office.
Receive certificate
3-6 monthsGet your official registration certificate when issued.
DIY vs. Fortress
See why writers choose Fortress for their copyright registration.
$199 per script
Includes all government filing fees
Complete U.S. Copyright registration with chain-of-custody evidence. We handle the paperwork, you keep the protection.
- Full Copyright Office filing
- Government fees included
- Chain-of-custody report
- Certificate delivery
- Expert review
- Status tracking
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