Johnny-Boy

Originally Posted by Dominic2oh9 Using the same form in the "Title" section? Yes, e.g., "Mystery Grooves" - songs contained in title: 1. Eerie Encounter, 2. Espionage, 3. etc.... Best, John

Originally Posted by josippesut I am in a copyright agency that immediately approves the songs... You have to wait for approval? Not approval, but registration confirmation (in USA). However, the day the registration is submitted determines the date of registration. I see you're from Croatia. One of my Creepy Christmas songs was licensed to a large newspaper there. I've tried to find out what they used the track for, but no answer from the newspaper. John

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Originally Posted by No Remorse Will that also protect the content like a PA form would? Copyrights in sound recordings are always registered on Copyright Form SR. Copyrights in songs are usually filed on Copyright Form PA. However, if you are the copyright owner of both the song and the sound recording of that song, you can use Copyright Form SR to register both elements together. By registering the song and sound recording together, you will pay one filing fee instead of two. Best, John

You'll need the "SR" form. http://www.copyright.gov/forms/formsri.pdf Best, John

Originally Posted by /\/\()() I'm in a band and we want to copyright our music/lyrics. Would that be classified as a "sound recordings"? Can I include the lyrics with the songs seeing as I don't want those stolen either? I can submit a whole CD (11 songs) for only $45 right? Also.. if in the future someone wants to use my stuff. do I still keep the copyright? If you want to officially copyright a song (music & lyrics) use this form: http://www.copyright.gov/forms/formpa.pdf Yes, you can copyright the 11 songs as a compilation. For instance, list all 11 songs and then add "contained in" whatever title you're using for the CD. You can find all the answers to copyrights here: http://www.copyright.gov/ Best, John

Originally Posted by Sharada what about the UK? is it any different? The copyright laws vary from country to country. You can probably find answers here: http://www.copyrightservice.co.uk/co..._copyright_law Best, John