Form TX - Literary Works
For scripts, books, and written works
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FAQ (Form VA vs Form TX)
When should I use Form TX?
Use Form TX if your work primarily consists of text, such as:
Books
Manuscripts
Poetry
Articles
Stories
Other literary content
When should I use Form VA?
Use Form VA to register a published or unpublished visual artwork, including:
Paintings, drawings, or illustrations
Photographs (non-commercial)
Sculptures
Prints and reproductions
Maps, globes, charts, or diagrams
Models and technical drawings
Can I register multiple works using a single form?
No, Form VA (and TX) can only be used to register one published or one unpublished work.
For multiple unpublished works, use the online application for:
“A Group of Unpublished Works”
For photographs, use:
“Published Photographs”
“Unpublished Photographs”
For more, refer to Multiple Works – Circular 34.
Can I register an architectural design using Form VA?
No. Architectural works (e.g., house, office, museum designs) must be registered using the “Standard” online application.
See Circular 41 – Architectural Works for guidance.
What does copyright protect in visual arts?
Copyright protects original pictorial, graphic, or sculptural elements of a work — not:
Ideas, procedures, systems, or methods
Functional or utilitarian aspects of a design
Can I register labels or advertisements?
Yes — if they contain original artistic or graphic content.
Use Form VA if the focus is on graphics or images
Use Form TX if the focus is on text
❌ Not protected:
Common phrases, names, slogans
Standard emblems or generic symbols
These may be eligible for trademark protection instead.
Learn more at: www.uspto.gov
What is considered a “work of artistic craftsmanship”?
These include handmade or creatively designed objects (e.g., jewelry, furniture).
✅ Protected: The artistic form
❌ Not protected: The mechanical function or usefulness
What do I need to submit with my copyright application?
You must submit a deposit of the work:
Unpublished work: 1 complete copy
Published work: 2 copies of the best edition
Published outside the U.S.: 1 copy of first foreign edition
Contribution to a collective work: 1 copy of the best edition of the full collective work
Is a copyright notice required?
Before March 1, 1989: Yes, notice was mandatory
After March 1, 1989: Notice is optional, but still recommended