2006-07-28 01:19:26 · 5 answers · asked by Tatjana D 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Write it and getting it notarized is usually a good idea. This gives a date that would hold up in court in it came into question. You just have to be able to prove you wrote first.
2006-07-28 01:23:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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!
2006-07-28 02:54:05 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can send it (with a small registry fee) to the Library of Congress. I believe you can download the forms that you have to send with it. You will have to have the music in written form along with the lyrics.
2006-07-28 01:25:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do it online at the library of congress site, just google the site and follow the prompts
2006-07-28 01:24:47 · answer #4 · answered by el_toroviejo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
submit it to BMI or RICAA
2006-07-28 01:23:46 · answer #5 · answered by DesignR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋