Question of copyright?

Question

Hello,

I'm very fond of posting my lyrics on this site,

However am getting scared people will steal!!

How do I go about copyrighting them proffesionally?

Thanks!!

Answer 1

Here's a few web sites...
http://www.iplab.co.uk/copyright.html?OVRAW=copyright&OVKEY=copyright&OVMTC=standard

http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1073859014&tc=000KW011122472&ovmkt=TRHDD9C6PJS64UKTSUFVML2RAC

USA ONES...
http://www.copyright.gov/

http://www.nationalcopyright.com/Results.aspx?query=Copyright&sessionid=np3rasut4dgldl55k0oech55&cc=uk&ns=1

Good Luck

D*

Answer 2

As an editor of an online informational website, I can assure you that it is not necessary to go to the expense of having your material copyrighted. It's expensive to have done. The fact is that as soon as you print or post any words that are yours, they continue to be yours forever. If you ever found someone using your work, then you can approach them and usually they will back off. If they don't, then you can have your work copyrighted should you want to instigate a lawsuit.

So, if it makes you feel better, just add a tag at the end of your work stating that it is copyrighted. That is usually enough to keep people from deciding that they would like to claim your work as their own.

Answer 3

I have lots of copyrighted material, though not song lyrics, poetry and computer program code.

Copyright is I suppose you could say a bit loose, but in any case here is how it works.
take the material you want to copyright, put it all into an envelope or parcel, seal it very well and post it to yourself, when it arrives with you, DO NOT OPEN IT. put it in the attic or I suppose you could post it to a solicitor and have it put in a safe deposit box. but in any case that is how it is done, this is true of all copyrighted material.
it costs nothing except postal cost.
I was surprised when I went to the patent office with a comp program and all this was explained to me.
Do check where you live maybe the law is different.
well done on the lyrics.

Answer 4

http://www.copyright.gov/forms/

If you're in America, go to this site and it'll tell you everything. It's really pretty simple but it isn't free. The more you need to copyright the more cash you'll have to shell out (last time I checked it was around $20 per copyright).

Keep in mind, technically everything you write is copyrighted upon it's completion. The reason why you'd spend the money to have the feds document it is simply because their records hold a hell of a lot more weight in a court of law than your own.

Answer 5

You can do this at the US Copyright Office – see the last 3 links in the source box. The application is fairly simple & the cost is $30 per application (it will likely rise to $45 by July 1).

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 6

http://www.copyright.gov/register/performing.html

This link directs you to the US Copyright Office and give the directions to send in your work. There is a $30 registration fee. The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a “poor man’s copyright.” There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration.

Answer 7

i wouldn't worry about anyone stealing your banal words ...they are truly amateurish and dull!

Answer 8

there is a few web sites that you can try,
http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/?r=ovuk

http://www.ibreathemusic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2490

http://www.nfbnet.org/pipermail/stylist/2004-May/000840.html
good luck with it all!!!! :)