Music Copyright and Legal Protections
How do I Protect My Music Legally?
Your music is intellectual property. Protecting it legally means protecting your income and ensuring you receive credit for your work. Legal protection isn’t complicated, but it’s essential. Most music battles are preventable with proper documentation upfront.
Copyright Registration
The moment you create a song, you own the copyright. But registering with the US Copyright Office strengthens your legal position if infringement occurs. Registration costs $65 and takes minutes. Register your songs. This protects you legally.
Written Agreements
Every collaboration needs a written agreement: co-writing agreements, production agreements, band agreements, collaboration agreements. What percentage does each person own? Who controls decisions? Who gets paid? Write it down before you create anything together.
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