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[tjcbs]

And if so, are there any guides on how to do this in the US?

I have been sending around copies of my game for beta testing, including people I don't know personally. What is to stop them from turning around and selling the game? As far as I understand, the default, automatic copyright doesn't really afford any protection apart from giving you the right to send a cease and desist letter.

Do people here register copyright routinely?

[Christian Knudsen]

Search for 'copyright' on these forums. This has already been discussed in multiple threads.

[Mister Dave]

http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/

[Hambone]

isnt copyright automatic anyways?

Hambone

[Konidias]

You could have the people sign NDAs before testing... It would at least provide some protection.

Most things in games can't really have copyrights applied to them. I think you are probably wanting trademarks... in which case... well it's kind of a mix. Probably good to try and trademark your game's name.

Lots of indie developers don't trademark anything though... like I can't seem to find "3D Boy" or "Team Meat" as any sort of trademarked name or logo.

[Mister Dave]

isnt copyright automatic anyways?

Hambone

Yes and no. Read the link I posted.