Changes to U.S. Copyright Law

Changes to U.S. Copyright Law ®

Streamline your U.S. copyright amendment process with our U.S. Copyright Amendment Agency Service.

• Komitmen Layanan
$9999

Update or Change Copyright Records in the United States

We help you process copyright ownership transfers, author information changes, rights assignments, company name updates, and other amendments through the U.S. Copyright Office.

1. Service Overview

Copyright change (Recordation/Amendment) in the U.S. includes ownership transfer, author information updates, company legal name changes, assignment filings, mergers, and corrections of previous filings. We assist with preparing documents and submitting the change request to the U.S. Copyright Office.

2. Key Advantages of Our Service

  • ✅ Change Type Consultation: Determine whether the change is assignment, name update, merger, correction, or rights transfer.
  • ✅ Document Drafting: Prepare transfer agreements, name change certificates, merger documents, and required declarations.
  • ✅ USCO Filing Support: Submit the amendment or recordation request to the U.S. Copyright Office.
  • ✅ Progress Tracking: Monitor the processing status until the change is officially recorded.
  • ✅ Multi-Work Support: Handle bulk transfers or assignment updates for multiple works.

3. The Copyright Change Process in the United States

Processing time usually ranges from 2–8 weeks depending on the type of amendment. We ensure all documentation meets U.S. Copyright Office standards.

Step-by-Step Copyright Change Process

Full workflow for copyright transfer, name updates, corrections, and ownership changes.

1

Type Confirmation

Identify whether the change is a transfer, merger, correction, or name update.

2

Document Preparation

Draft assignment agreements, name change certificates, or correction statements.

3

USCO Filing

Submit the change request via the U.S. Copyright Office Recordation system.

4

Review & Processing

USCO examines and confirms the update (2–8 weeks).

5

Official Record Update

The change is officially added to the U.S. Copyright Office record.

4. Fee Structure for U.S. Copyright Change

Project Cost (USD)
Recordation of Transfer / Assignment $125 (per document)
Correction of Existing Registration $150
Name Change / Corporate Merger Update $125
Recordation for Multiple Works $125 + $10 per additional title
Expedited Processing (Special Handling) $800

5. What We Need From You

  • Transfer / Assignment Agreement: Required for ownership or rights transfer.
  • Name Change Proof: Business license updates or official certificates for company name change.
  • Work Information: List of titles and registration numbers involved.
  • Power of Attorney: Only required if we submit the change on your behalf.

Need to Update U.S. Copyright Records?

We handle copyright transfers, author updates, mergers, corrections, and ownership changes for all types of works.

What types of information can be amended in a U.S. copyright record?
Amendments to a U.S. copyright record may include: Change of copyright owner’s name Change of address Correction of author information Modification of the work title Updates to ownership details
What documents are required for a copyright amendment?
You typically need: Amendment application (Statement of Correction or Recordation Application) Supporting documents (e.g., name change certificate, address proof) Original registration number or information Assignment agreement or authorization if ownership changes
Will a new certificate be issued after the amendment?
Yes. The U.S. Copyright Office generally issues a Corrected Certificate reflecting the updated information.
Is ownership transfer different from a regular amendment?
Yes, they are different: Amendments/Corrections: Update information such as name, address, or title. Assignment Recordation: Involves recording a legal transfer of ownership and requires an assignment agreement. Both processes have separate requirements and fees.