Does that mean you should get one? Is a © of any use if it doesn’t allow you “remedies”? I refer clients to an attorney.

To get an official copyright, you can apply directly to US Copyright office - http://www.copyright.gov/register .

Here are a few of things they list as being copyright-able:

LITERARY WORKS ·Fiction and nonfiction ·Manuscripts ·Compilation of data ·Automated databases ·Dissertations, theses, reports, speeches ·Bound of looseleaf volumes ·Published or unpublished ·Pamphlets, brochures ·Online works

Apparently also included are website HTML code, source codes and website screen displays.

Registration becomes effective on day they receive your application, and official Certificate of Registration will come 4-5 months later (hold your tongue!)

There are also commercial sites you can register through. Here are three: ·http://www.joukkoliikennekeskustelu.net/copyright-on-the-internet.html ·https://www.godaddy.com/gdshop/copyright/landing_choice.asp?isc=&se=%2B&from%5Fapp=

Here is a resource which also explains process: http://www.lawgirl.com/registration.shtml

Do you know difference between a copyright and a trademark? You’ll find a good review here from AILPA: http://www.aipla.org/Content/ContentGroups/Publications1/Publications_available_for_viewing1/What_is_a_Patent_and_Trademark.htm .

Also on their website you’ll find some educational materials, such as “How to Protect and Benefit from Your Ideas” - (http://www.aipla.org/Template.cfm?section=About_AIPLA ).

Apparently you will also receive something to place on your website more imposing than a ©.

Check with your attorney for legal advice, please.

6. If you are going to sell property after rehabilitating it, ask your REALTOR to research similar properties in neighborhood to ascertain market price.

7. Keep copious records for tax deductions. Any expenses related to purchase, repair, or maintenance of property may qualify. Meticulous records are key to a profitable real estate venture.

8. The title you receive after purchasing a distressed or foreclosed property is a special warranty deed rather than a general warranty deed. Some buyers are alarmed by this, but there is no need to worry. The purchase of title insurance protects buyer. Each lender purchases insurance to protect loan as well. Titling insurance should be obtained by property purchaser. It is always offered by closing agent. Consider using an attorney instead of a titling company as your closing agent. An attorney is only $50-75 more than a titling company. A real estate attorney can remedy any situation that may arise. Therefore, they are more efficient representatives on time sensitive foreclosure properties. 9. Foreclosure properties require special addendums and special contracts by individual bank and HUD office (where applicable).

10. Foreclosure properties are potentially most profitable, but require most attention to detail. A REALTOR experienced in foreclosure deals is highly desirable because paperwork must be in order to submit a proper bid, and timeliness is critical.