Question: Will my Cataloging In Publication (CIP) copy fulfill my mandatory deposit obligation?

Answer: No. CIP is a separate program within the Library of Congress that requires participating publishers to submit one copy of published works. The CIP is in addition to the two copies required for mandatory deposit.

Question: What does copyright protect?

Answer: Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed.

Question: What are the fines for copyright infringment?

Answer: Anyone found to have infringed a copyrighted work may be liable for statutory damages up to $30,000 for each work infringed and that amount may be increased up to $150,000 for each.

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