Copyright Registration is the process of officially recording a creative work with a government authority, typically the U.S. Copyright Office in the United States. This registration provides legal proof of ownership and establishes a public record of the work, which can be beneficial in case of disputes over rights. While copyright protection exists automatically upon the creation of a work, registering it offers additional advantages. It allows the creator to sue for statutory damages and attorney's fees in case of infringement, making it a valuable step for artists, writers, and other creators to protect their intellectual property.