<p data-start="9575" data-end="9645"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Copyright registration</span></span><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">is an essential step for creators seeking control, recognition, and commercial leverage over their intellectual work To enhance the accessibility and reliability of files, applicants should:</span></span>

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<p data-start="9649" data-end="9696"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Keep consistent metadata across all documents</span></span>

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<p data-start="9699" data-end="9742"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Avoid discoveries in authorship details</span></span>

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<p data-start="9745" data-end="9786"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Retain timestamped evidence of creation</span></span>

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<p data-start="9789" data-end="9834"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Submit clean and final versions of the work</span></span>

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<p data-start="9837" data-end="9881"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Respond promptly to clarification requests</span></span>

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<p data-start="9883" data-end="9994"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">These practices help the Copyright Office process the application smoothly and reduce the chance of objects.</span></span>