How to Copyright a Song : Avoid "Poor Mans" Copyright

Unless your copyright documents are official, you may not have a case. Do Not "Poor Man" copyright! Go through the official channels to ensure that in this free music business and song publishing video.

Expert: Antonio Neal
Bio: Antonio Neal has written more than 40 cuts for artists such as Stacie Orrico, Darlene McCoy, and Tyler Perry. He recently released his debut album, Days of My Life.
Filmmaker: ricky burchell

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[medicinegone]

You mail two copies of the song(s) to yourself; one is to open if it happens to go to court, the other is for "just in case". The postmark on the package is what tells the the court when you mailed it (hence, how long it's been "copywritten" for) and the material inside the envelope is what you created. A business lawyer friend of mine told me a while back that this will stand up in court. You're saying it won't but not saying why it won't. Your car analogy isn't accurate.

[jambenzman]

is that $45 per song? where do i go to get it done?

[Happywelshchick7]

I have so many songs and live in the UK I might find a publishers in my town and ask about copy right and also if you have do the poor mans copy right you can always sign it :)

[mobhate]

so u have to have money to make money! thanks 4 nothing

[mortemdrummer]

thx bro

[mortemdrummer]

@jonfredric1

recorded with a snare drum

[jonfredric1]

great audio.......

[croan08]

@medicinegone ive used it for years ! so far so good....even with beats place all the back up files on disk n mail em !

[DavinaFaerie]

Hey guys, what are the best copyright companies in Australia (other then apra)? & can we go through another countries copyright company & it still be legal?

& can you guys give me some suggestions of the best ones?

Thanks heaps in advance... :0)

[Xiricon]

If you address the rear of the envelope instead of the front, (stamp covering the seal), when it's postmarked, the unbroken seal will prove the letter was sealed no later than that date. You could also include a document inside stating that the intellectual property belongs to you. Is there something I'm overlooking?

I would love to file everything I'm working on with the copyright office, but with numerous works in progress, $40 a pop seems a bit high. Especially knowing some are duds.

[rappersfriend]

Nowadays, you can just email something to yourself for a poor man's copyright. That gives you the time as well. Or you could do a combination of both! XD

[SongCreator71]

WOW, I was going to go that rought, LOL thanks for the advice