I've been doing a lot of industry reading recently. Among these, a book called "The Writer Got Screwed (But Didn't Have To.) One of the best tidbits I got from it is why WGA registration is insufficient for scripts. I'm lucky that I've always used Library of Congress Copyright, but I thought I'd post this link, to make sure everyone else was sufficiently aware.
Incidentally, the Government Shutdown has closed off Copyright as well...for now. Article here:
WGA Registration vs. CopyrightAmong the issues:
LOC costs about the same as WGA - so why go with the lesser option?
Copyright protection must exist before the alleged intellectual theft, otherwise legal fees and statutory damages can't be sought
One can't even bring a lawsuit prior to Copyright Registration
WGA "protection" lasts 5 years. Copyright protection is seventy years from date of death. Major difference there, no?
Important reading here, for anyone serious about the biz...and their creations!
Cheers,
J (Wonka)