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Work Theft is Real in the Industry

Protect Your Work From Thieves

Hollywood plagiarism cases happen every year. Protect your manuscripts and screenplays with these industry-proven methods that have held up in court for 30+ years.

Must-Do Protection

Do these today — 30 minutes total

U.S. Copyright Office Registration
$45-$65 per work
copyright.gov
Register your final manuscript, screenplay, pilot script, or series bible as one unpublished collection.
Legal Strength
Almost bulletproof in court
Timeframe
Protection instant, certificate in 3-8 months

How to Register:

  1. 1Go to copyright.gov
  2. 2Click Register a Literary Work or Motion Picture
  3. 3Upload your final PDF
  4. 4Pay $45-$65
  5. 5Get instant protection from upload date
WGA Registry (Writer's Guild)
$20 non-members / $10 members (valid 5 years)
wgawregistry.org
Hollywood's accepted standard for proving creation date. Not as legally strong as copyright, but widely recognized.
Legal Strength
Industry-standard date-proof
Timeframe
Instant registration

How to Register:

  1. 1Visit wgawregistry.org or wgae.org/registry
  2. 2Upload pilot, feature script, or bible
  3. 3Pay $20 ($10 if WGA member)
  4. 4Valid for 5 years
  5. 5Renew before expiration

🛡️ Assisted Copyright Registration Service

Let us handle the paperwork for you. We will prepare and submit your copyright registration to the U.S. Copyright Office on your behalf.

Professional PDF preparation with watermarks
Complete copyright.gov submission
Email confirmation + tracking
Certificate copy when received (3-8 months)
$99 per work
Includes $65 government fee + our service

Why Use Our Service?

  • Save time - we handle all forms and submissions
  • No mistakes - experts review before submission
  • Proper formatting - PDFs secured with watermarks
  • Status updates - we track your registration progress
  • Peace of mind - done right the first time

Recommended Best Practices

Free steps that add extra layers of protection

Timestamped PDF + Cloud Backup
Free
Create version-controlled backups with clear dates.
  • Name files: TITLE_Final_Draft_2025-11-30.pdf
  • Store in Google Drive/Dropbox (enable version history)
  • Keep copies on two external drives
  • Email PDF to yourself (creates dated receipt)
  • Never delete old versions
Password-Protected PDFs
Free
Never send unprotected Word docs or unlocked Final Draft files.
  • Export as PDF (not editable Word/FDX)
  • Add password: File → Export → PDF → Security
  • Watermark every page: Confidential - Your Name 2025
  • Add: Do Not Distribute Without Permission
  • Use different passwords for different recipients

What NOT to Waste Money On

These methods are outdated or legally worthless

Poor Man's Copyright
Widely considered worthless in court

Mailing yourself a sealed copy has no legal weight anymore. Do not waste time or stamps.

Blockchain/NFT Services
Almost never used in actual lawsuits

Services like Veritas, ScriptHop, FilmChain sound cool but are rarely accepted as evidence. Save your money.

Library of Congress Registration
Outdated (pre-1978)

No longer needed - U.S. Copyright Office replaced it decades ago.

Your Work Deserves Protection

You have spent months or years creating your manuscript or screenplay. Do not let someone steal it because you skipped a $65 registration.

Or do it yourself at copyright.gov ($45-$65) + wgawregistry.org ($20)