Copyright Services
Protect Your Creative Work. Own Your Originality
Your creative work is your intellectual legacy (Connect to IP Strategy & Consulting Page), whether it’s written content, software code, art, photography, music, or digital products. At Michael & Hope (M&H), we help creators, businesses, and innovators legally protect their original works through copyright registration, strategy, and licensing support.
We ensure your content is not only protected, but also positioned for licensing, monetization, and brand value across multiple platforms and jurisdictions
Core Services
Copyright Registration
Secure your rights and strengthen your legal position
We guide you through the formal registration process with the U.S. Copyright Office and international equivalents to ensure your authorship is recognized and enforceable.
- Application preparation & submission
- Bundled works and digital asset registration
- Visual, written, audio, video, software, or mixed-media formats
Licensing Strategy & Agreement Support
Turn creativity into income.
Whether you’re licensing images, content, designs, or training material, we help you build clear, enforceable licensing agreements with terms that protect your value and define your rights.
- Custom or template-based agreement drafting
- Use-rights definition (duration, territory, exclusivity)
- Revenue-sharing, royalties, and flat-fee structures
Copyright Audit & Infringement Support
Take control of your IP footprint
Already published your work? We’ll audit your existing content across platforms and identify where you may be at risk, under-protected, or infringed upon—and help you take action.
- Ownership verification
- Content usage audits
- Infringement documentation and action support
Need broader protection? Explore our IP Strategy & Consulting.
Educational Insights
What You Should Know About Copyrights
Roadmap: From Creation to
Commercial Protection
Asset Discovery & Review
- Inventory your creative works or works-in-progress
- Identify what qualifies for protection
Application & Documentation
- File with the appropriate body (U.S. Copyright Office, or global equivalents)
- Receive confirmation of ownership & legal protection
Copyright Registration Strategy
- Determine the best format and jurisdiction for filing
- Consolidate multiple works when applicable to save cost
Licensing & Monetization Guidance
- Explore licensing options, platforms, and usage rights
- Draft or review contracts with clear scope and ownership terms
Asset Discovery & Review
- Inventory your creative works or works-in-progress
- Identify what qualifies for protection
Copyright Registration Strategy
- Determine the best format and jurisdiction for filing
- Consolidate multiple works when applicable to save cost
Application & Documentation
- File with the appropriate body (U.S. Copyright Office, or global equivalents)
- Receive confirmation of ownership & legal protection
Licensing & Monetization Guidance
- Explore licensing options, platforms, and usage rights
- Draft or review contracts with clear scope and ownership terms
Who We Work With
- Digital entrepreneurs & course creators
- Photographers, authors, and designers
- Software developers & tech startups
- Marketing teams with branded content
- Businesses launching proprietary materials or programs
What You Can Expect with M&H
Clear protection of your original work
Revenue opportunities through structured licensing
Strategic guidance to maximize the lifespan and value of your content
Support across U.S. and global markets
Support across U.S. and global markets
At M&H, we believe every creator and business deserves to protect their intellectual output. Whether you’re publishing content, launching a course, or managing digital assets, we help you turn creativity into a secure, valuable asset.
