Everyone in the software industry -- developers, programmers, publishers and authors -- should have this book. Copyright Your Software tells you everything you need to know about software copyright protection. It provides step-by-step instructions and all the forms you need to register your work with the Copyright Office. In plain English, the book • who owns a copyright • how to sell a copyright to publishers and clients • what your copyright notice should say and where it should appear • the scope of the copyright protection • what to do about infringement • how to recognize a derivative work Copyright Your Software includes new copyright-office forms and the latest developments in this ever-changing field.