Your Music Online
Perhaps no industry has been more affected by the Internet than the music business. Digital technology makes it almost effortless to copy sound recordings as well as the visual media that may be published online by a band for purposes of sales and marketing. While musicians may (rightly) think of themselves as artists, it is nonetheless important that they make sound business decisions in support of their art - namely, to make sure their intellectual property is fully protected by law.
- Introduction
- Exclusive Rights
- Musical Compositions & Sound Recordings
- Music & Recordings - One Application
- Many Songs - One Application
- Separate Registrations
- Who Can Register
- Joint Works
- Registration by a Band
- The Band's Demo
- The Band's Name
- Pseudonyms & Stage Names
- Sampling
- Cover Songs
- Music Copyright Notice
- The © Copyright Notice
- The _ Symbol
- The ® Trademark Notice
- Compilations of Musical Works
- Derivative Sound Recordings
- Performance Rights
- Mechanical Rights
- Compulsory Licenses
- Synchronization Licenses
- Your Music Online
- Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act (DPRA)
- Benefits of Copyright Registration
- Copyright Deposit or Date Stamp
- Copyright Infringement
- Non-Infringing Use
