copyright

[skycarl]

This one's a little off the regular path of questions but,,,,,,
What is the best way to get a song copyrighted?

Sky

[oldbobd]

From your question, it looks like you need to read a basic text.  Here's a good one:

music-law.com

Lots of interesting and informative articles at this site!

bob

[Mergz]

It's easy.  Download the form from the copyright office website.  and send it in with a cassette (probably CD now) recording and the filing fee.  In about 6 months you'll receive in the mail an officially stamped copyright.

[skycarl]

Thanks so much,,,,, That's what I was looking for.
Sky

[garreth]

i know this is an old thread but i checked it out and here anyway its free to copyright something u but the cd in a sealed envelope, post it to yourself making sure theres a visible post mark and when u recieve it store it as it must remain un opened and (in ireland at least) it will stand up in a court of law

i got this info from IMRO

the irish musicians rights organisation

[Joe]

i know this is an old thread but i checked it out and here anyway its free to copyright something u but the cd in a sealed envelope, post it to yourself making sure theres a visible post mark and when u recieve it store it as it must remain un opened and (in ireland at least) it will stand up in a court of law

i got this info from IMRO

the irish musicians rights organisation

That’s covered at music-law.com too, read the “What is a Music Copyright” article.

[garreth]

well doesnt that save dishing out cash?

[oldbobd]

i know this is an old thread but i checked it out and here anyway its free to copyright something u but the cd in a sealed envelope, post it to yourself making sure theres a visible post mark and when u recieve it store it as it must remain un opened and (in ireland at least) it will stand up in a court of law

i got this info from IMRO

the irish musicians rights organisation

This doesn't really protect it well.  It does somethging but not enough for a court proceeding.

Take Care
bob

[garreth]

well thats the advice i got how acurate it is idk

[Joe]

well thats the advice i got how acurate it is idk

Go to music-law.com and read the articles.