So, without the big exzpense of Government copywriting , Is this legal?
2007-12-07 01:00:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Lyrics
As far as I know, that is not going to copyright your work. The "big expense" of copyrighting is 35 dollars if done online.
2007-12-07 01:05:38 · answer #1 · answered by bryan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mailing it to yourself doesn't count; all it does is prove you sent something to yourself in the mail.
The instant you write the lyrics, they are copyrighted. Technically, you don't need to do anything. If you want big time protection (like if you were going to post your lyrics on the Internet, which is a breeding ground for theft), that's when you pay the miniscule amount to the government. That protects you all around, especially if you were forced to file a lawsuit.
But the song is copyrighted when you write it. You don't actually need to do anything else.
2007-12-07 01:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by xK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt really copywrite it-- all it is is a 'poor man's copywrite' so if you took them to court, the postmark would show that you wrote it on or before that date and could help your case- but it is by no means a legal copywrite
2007-12-07 01:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Girl.In.A.Jar 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The method you describe doesn't imply any Legal "copyright". You can prove in court that you wrote the music first because the mail stampl/frank is dated. BUT!! if it's not legally copyrighted in the first place, you can't legally stop someone from copying it.
2007-12-07 01:06:02 · answer #4 · answered by RedMistPete 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not exactly copyrighted but you would have proof that it's yours according to the postmark date if unopened.
2007-12-07 01:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by somanyquestions 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no. u can just prove it because its stamped. copyright it online, it doesnt cost much
2007-12-07 01:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by Incredible 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋