copyright intellectual-property internet
Registering a copyright for a web-app: what type?
<p>I'm registering a copyright for a draft of a web-application I'm developing. I shared it with a potential defactor too soon and I want to at least put something down. In the "type of work" section, the options are: "Literary Work," "Work of Visual Arts," "Sound Recording," "Work of the Performing Arts," "Motion Picture/AV work," and "Single Serial Issue". </p>

<p>It's a web application for visualizing and interacting with data in a new and unique way. Would this be a Work of Visual Arts? I know people register websites but I haven't found the answer to this question anywhere. </p>

<p>Thanks! I know that this whole thing might be considered a waste of time, but it seems like a minimal effort for a large potential upside. </p>

<h2>Software is a literary work under copyright law</h2>

<p>By the way, copyright exists automatically from the moment of creation without needing to register. Copyright is not patent law.</p>
