If you put your lyrics and music into an envelope and mail it to yourself it is as good as copyright. The post office will stamp the letter with a date, just don't open it when it returns to you.
Then if anyone chooses to steal your very nice tunes you have evidence dated.
2006-07-12 03:03:45
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answered by Anonymous
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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 $45 per application.
Despite what others state, a "poor man's" copyright is NOT the same as registering it. Here's what the US Copyright Office has to say:
"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."
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-07-12 04:45:38
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answered by TM Express™ 7
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http://www.copyright.gov/forms/ This is the government office. Don't use one of the sites that does it for you...they charge for the service when it's easy enough to do it on your own.
The practice of sending a copy of it to yourself is not an effective way to protect yourself, and won't hold up in court.
This myth remains one of the most circulated anywhere. However, it couldn’t be further from the truth. The U.S. Copyright Act states that an artist automatically creates a
copyright when the artist creates the work. The moment the artist affixes his or her expression to a tangible medium, the artist creates the copyright as well. If the copyright owner wishes to obtain maximum protection for his or her copyright,
the artist needs to register his or her work with
the United States Copyright Office. Registration serves many important functions. It permits a copyright owner to seek a
federal court action for infringement. Registration
also permits a copyright owner to seek attorney fees and statutory damages for infringement. These heightened damages usually outweigh any lost profits.
There is a $45 fee for each registration.
2006-07-12 03:03:47
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answered by poppet 6
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write down the music, and who its by. Then mail it from like a friends address and dont open it. The date on the Post Office stamp will serve as a copyright
2006-07-12 03:03:03
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answered by Kevin M 2
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Try this: http://www.benedict.com/ Your not going to be able to do it for free. these guys charge $99.
You can also try: http://www.officialsoftware.com/portal/default-osw.asp
There are several out there. Some you will have to fill in, print, and mail the info. good luck!
2006-07-12 03:03:10
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answered by Icarus747 2
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Put it on MYSPACE
2006-07-12 03:06:01
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answered by Geology RockstaRR 3
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