Copyright Protection

**LadyMischief** · 02-13-2004, 06:19 AM

If you're taking all this seriously and hope your son can make a career of it, definitely file a copyright first.. However, be aware that it will NOT be cheap to do so

Artists automatically hold copyright on any works they create, however, punitive damages are more difficult to win without a copyright registered. Protect your son's interests

**jasmine** · 02-13-2004, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by LadyMischief
If you're taking all this seriously and hope your son can make a career of it, definitely file a copyright first.. However, be aware that it will NOT be cheap to do so Artists automatically hold copyright on any works they create, however, punitive damages are more difficult to win without a copyright registered. Protect your son's interests

Thank you I appreciate that. I am planning on doing everything by the book so their interest are protected.

**SoundMan** · 02-13-2004, 06:30 AM

here try this link in the mean time

http://www.ascap.com/

http://www.ascap.com/about/

**jasmine** · 02-13-2004, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by SoundMan
here try this link in the mean time

http://www.ascap.com/

http://www.ascap.com/about/

Hey Soundman, thank you for the url's very much appreciated

**SoundMan** · 02-13-2004, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by jasmine

Hey Soundman, thank you for the url's very much appreciated

no problem.

if you want to post some songs online here is a site I am a member of below:

http://www.songramp.com

**jasmine** · 02-13-2004, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by SoundMan

no problem.

if you want to post some songs online here is a site I am a member of below:

http://www.songramp.com

Thank you

Quick question for ya. Do artist get noticed by recording industry people if they post their songs online , like the url you gave me above ?

**SoundMan** · 02-13-2004, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by jasmine

Thank you
Quick question for ya. Do artist get noticed by recording industry people if they post their songs online , like the url you gave me above ?

well they have members that get rated on there, it is a good place to start to see if your music is good, then you can try other sites if you do good there..

They have board lurkers from the recording industry.

**jasmine** · 02-13-2004, 07:47 AM

Originally posted by SoundMan

well they have members that get rated on there, it is a good place to start to see if your music is good, then you can try other sites if you do good there..

They have board lurkers from the recording industry.

ok that sounds great Soundman! Once i get all my ducks in order as far as copyright etc. I will start uploading music for all to hear

Thanks again for your time.

**Probono** · 02-13-2004, 08:17 AM

A copyright costs $40US do register it do NOT rely on a common law copyright.

Send the CD and forms FedEX not USPS and keep your FedEx receipt. The copyright date is effective the day of receipt not when the paper gets back to you. The FedEx receipt is valid proof of delivery. Do NOT

**Meta Ridley** · 02-13-2004, 08:21 AM

Send the CD's to yourself via registered mail in the meantime - keep the package closed.

**jasmine** · 02-13-2004, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by Probono
A copyright costs $40US do register it do NOT rely on a common law copyright.

Send the CD and forms FedEX not USPS and keep your FedEx receipt. The copyright date is effective the day of receipt not when the paper gets back to you. The FedEx receipt is valid proof of delivery. Do NOT

ok that sounds great! I was planning on sending it Fedex so you just confirmed what I was going to do.

Thank you

**High Priced Lawyer** · 02-13-2004, 09:32 AM

take a look at these links --- they should answer your questions:

http://www.copyright.gov/register/sound.html

http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ56.html

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