A Copyright Application Form is a tool used by copyright registry and regulatory organizations for receiving applications for the copyright of the author's work. While copyright does not necessarily need registration, it helps as an additional layer for the protection of the author's work and eases the burden of proving ownership in possible adverse claims by other parties. Having the copyright registered protects the author's work from any unauthorized copying as well as helps the copyright owner maximize the benefits which their work may be utilized such as raising profits or gaining recognition.