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This federal office registers copyrights for original works of authorship, such as software, books, and music. It's the place to confirm ownership and protection for creative business assets.
If the business relies on copyrighted materials, such as proprietary software or unique marketing content, verify their registration and ownership with the U.S. Copyright Office during Due diligence. Confirm these assets are included in the sale and properly transferred to you.
Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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