I was told once that if I stick it on a cd and send it to myslef, and do not open it - than that would work, and could be used in court to prove its mine. Is that true?
2006-11-18 04:06:20 · 7 answers · asked by mark_gg_daniels 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Thats true, but you need to send it recorded delivery.
2006-11-18 04:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by herbal ashtray 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is true, it's known as "the poor man's copright". Just make sure when you send it to yourself 1) It crosses state lines and 2) do NOT open the package.
The best way for you to copyright it is to submit it on www.copyright.gov/register/sound.html
you should copyright both the sound recording and lyrics(if applicable)
For more info checkout A.S.C.A.P. or BMI (website)
2006-11-18 04:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an amatuer inventor living in the United States.
I do not know about the U.K. law, but in the USA, it will not protect you.
What you mentioned is a common belief that many people have here in the US as well.
I suggest you to post your question to the "law" section of the Yahoo! answers, to get more detailed answer.
2006-11-18 04:13:37 · answer #3 · answered by davegesprek 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
technically, music is copyright as soon as it is produced along with most other copyrightable materials. however the biggest problem is proving that you own the copyright/created the work - hence sending the cd to yourself through the post
2006-11-18 09:11:25 · answer #4 · answered by Baird 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yup that is true our graphics teacher told us to do it
2006-11-18 07:04:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
its true
2006-11-18 04:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by Grit Savage 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
uhh...is it a good piece of music?
2006-11-18 04:08:29 · answer #7 · answered by zan c 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋