Michael E. Byczek, Illinois Attorney and Real Estate Broker

		Software Applications - Support Information Copyright Creativity Version 1.0 - January 6, 2011 for the Mac ®7th top paid app in the Reference Category on the Mac App Store on January 8, 2011 View a guide to the United States copyright application process with a multimedia slideshow, explanations, and actual statutes. The goal is to remove the misconception that copyright registration is expensive or difficult. The developer, Michael E. Byczek, is a licensed Illinois attorney and Apple certified system administrator. His primary interest is intellectual property (patent, trademark, and copyright). It only costs $35 to submit an application to the U.S. Copyright Office. Registration is not required, but the primary benefit is federal protection against infringement. Mr. Byczek assists Illinois clients with the copyright registration process as an attorney and developed this App to help others understand the importance of protecting their literary, visual, musical, audiovisual, and other creative material. Statutes are current as of 9/27/2010 based upon The Office of the Law Revision Counsel (LRC) classification tables. The federal rules are current as of 9/30/2010 (GPO e-CFR). Fees are current as of 12/5/2010. Software Screenshots   Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, iPod touch, iPhone, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. Copyright © 2008-2011. Michael E. Byczek. All Rights Reserved.