I am looking for serious answers my son is into the song-writing and has come up with few demo's he has done himself on the computer. I was told I should notarize his lyrics and protect them from being stolen as it often happens. That is no problem because I can do that...my concern is with the Demo CD he had created with him singin with music and all finished. Could it be possible that I can put a copy of that CD on an envelope and notarize it?...I don't know if that is the proper way to protect his hard work I would not want his talent to be exploited by other means. If anybody has a knowledge of how to go by this I will truly appreciate any advice. Thank You.
2007-01-02 15:24:48 · 3 answers · asked by karaya6 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Copyright law says that anything tangible can be copywritten as long as you can prove that you created it first.
Registration of copyright refers to the act of registering the work with the United States Copyright Office, which is an office of the Library of Congress. As the United States has joined the Berne Convention, registration is no longer necessary to provide copyright protection. However, registration is still necessary to obtain statutory damages in case of infringement.
Deposit requirement
The United States Copyright Office requires that applicants for registration must deposit with that office copies of the work for which protection is sought. This requirement serves two purposes. First, if an action arises from the infringement of the work, the owner may prove that the material that is infringed is exactly the same material for which the owner has secured a registration. Second, this requirement assists the Library of Congress in building its collection of works.
That's the proper way to do it. Your way works, as well, but it's not as strong as getting it registered in the Library of Congress.
2007-01-02 15:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by mizz_milk06 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would never stand up in court. Its a Copywrite you want to get, and the type of copywright will be a PA and or SR copyright.
2007-01-02 15:31:06 · answer #2 · answered by hayleylov 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Lovelites-This Love Is Real
2016-05-22 21:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋