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Copyright registrations are categorized into one of five standard groups, each having separate application and submission requirements: literary works, performing arts, visual art, sound recordings, and serials.
Below are examples from the U.S. Copyright Office to understand each category. Nondramatic Literary Works fiction nonfiction poetry textbooks reference works directories catalogs advertising copy computer programs databases compilations of information manuscripts dissertations theses reports speeches bound or looseleaf volumes pamphlets brochures Performing Arts dramatic works (i.e. spoken text, plot, and directions for action) works prepared for the purpose of being performed before an audience musical works including accompanying words dramatic works including accompanying music pantomimes choreographic works motion pictures audiovisual works Visual Art pictorial graphic sculptural 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works fine, graphic, and applied art photographs prints art reproductions maps, globes, and charts technical drawings diagrams models labels and advertisements artificial flowers artwork applied to clothing stickers cartoons and comic strips collages toys murals paintings enamel works fabric, floor, and wallcovering designs games puzzles holograms laser artwork jewelry mosaics needlework engravings and etchings sewing patterns posters record jackets stencils blueprints weaving designs greeting cards Sound Recordings works that result from the fixation of a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds * does not include the sounds accompanying a motion picture or other audiovisual work Serials work issued in successive parts bearing numerical or chronological designations periodicals newspapers annuals society journals |