Copyright Procedures for Music
Music has three copyrightable parts. The copyright for each of these parts can be obtained online or by mail.
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Three Copyrightable Parts
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The lyrics, musical composition and recorded performance of a piece of music can be copyrighted separately.
Registering Lyrics and Composition Online
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The applicant or assignee navigates to the eCO section of the Copyright Office's website, fills in Form CO, submits the appropriate fee and uploads the lyrics or composition in a common digital format (such as .pdf, .rtf or .doc).
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Registering Lyrics and Composition By Mail
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The applicant fills out Form TX or replacement Form CO and submits the appropriate fee along with two copies of the work to:
Library of Congress
Copyright Office
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20559-6000
Registering a Recorded Performance Online
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The applicant or assignee navigates to the eCO section of the Copyright Office's website, fills in Form CO, submits the appropriate fee and uploads the lyrics or composition in a common digital format (such as .mp3 or .rm).
Registering a Recorded Performance By Mail
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The applicant fills out Form SR or replacement Form CO and submits the appropriate fee along with two copies of the recording on CD, audio cassette or record to:
Library of Congress
Copyright Office
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20559-6000
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awkword
Sep 21, 2009
Excellent Article! Good advice. I will reccommend you
