Copyright for one 2D character
<p>I'm having trouble understanding the copyright law when registering one 2D character. </p>

<p>I understand that a 2D character is an illustration, so it falls under "Work of the Visual Arts." But I'm confused on the part that says </p>

<p>"Are you registering one work (one song, one poem, one illustration, etc.)? Check '' NO '' to this question if the
work is one of the following: a collection of works (such as: book of poetry, CD of songs, multiple photographs
and illustrations), a collective work, website or database because these works do not qualify for the Single
Application." </p>

<p>I can submit one illustration of a character, but since a character  has multiple expressions, can wear different clothes, etc., would one character still be considered as ONE work?  </p>

<p><a href="http://itlaw.wikia.com/wiki/Copyright_of_characters" rel="nofollow">A character can not be copyrighted</a>. Only a work (picture, text, movie etc.) featuring that character can.</p>

<p>However, a character can be registred as a trademark (more specifically, its name and its appearance).</p>

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