74709 1094 Performing Arts Music Business Songwriting true Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:01:35 -0800 /system/videos/5/09/47/07/74709.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, performing, arts, music How To Copyright a Song http://www.howcast.com/videos/74709-How-To-Copyright-a-Song http://www.howcast.com/videos/74709-How-To-Copyright-a-Song/edit approved 120 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=74709"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=74709" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 7 jubilee13 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/74709/Picture_18_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 15179 false false false 48781 1 20 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/74709/20.jpg Ready your song Ready your song for submission by writing out the sheet music — and lyrics, if any — or recording it as an MP3, or on a cassette tape, LP, or CD.

]]> 48782 2 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/74709/31.jpg Create an account Go to the U.S. Copyright Office website — at http://www.copyright.gov — and click on the electronic copyright office. Register for a free account, which you’ll use to submit your work for copyright.

]]> 48783 3 41 Tip If you’d rather mail your application — which is slower — download and complete Form CO, and send it in with a check or money order for $45 and a copy or recording of your work.

]]> 48784 4 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/74709/52.jpg Fill out the application Complete the online copyright application. You’ll be asked questions about yourself and your work, and where you’d like the copyright certification to be sent.

]]> 48785 5 61 Tip Before providing optional information, remember your application will be available to others, and much of it may be accessible online.

]]> 48786 6 67 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/74709/67.jpg Pay the fee Pay the $35 fee online with a credit or debit card, electronic check, or a Copyright Office deposit account.

]]> 48787 7 76 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/74709/76.jpg Upload your work After completing payment, upload an electronic copy of your work. While most major types of audio, text, and image files are accepted, see the Copyright Office’s FAQ for a complete list.

]]> 48788 8 89 Tip You can choose to send a hard copy, but it won’t be returned, and you’ll need to send it in a box — not an envelope. Click to print a shipping slip, and be sure to send CDs in full-sized jewel cases.

]]> 48789 9 97 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/74709/97.jpg Wait Wait for the certificate of registration, which can take about eight months if you filed by paper. Your actual copyright, however, becomes effective the day your materials are received.

]]> 48790 10 109 Fact David Bowie and Queen successfully sued Vanilla Ice for copyright infringement of their song “Under Pressure” when Vanilla’s song “Ice Ice Baby” became a hit in 1990.

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