Introduction

A copyright is a form of legal protection granted by the laws of the United States to authors of "original works of authorship" including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works and covers your music, lyrics, sound recordings, logo artwork and website. A registered trademark can protect the name of your band.

A copyrighted musical work may not be copied, reproduced, distributed or publicly performed without the consent of the author or copyright owner. To prove ownership, protect your original work and prevent theft and plagiarism, it is important to register a copyright. It's fast, inexpensive and the protection of the U.S. federal government provides powerful ammunition against potential infringement.

If you are a musician or songwriter or are otherwise involved in creating intellectual property in the music industry, you can greatly benefit from the legal protection available for your musical compositions and recordings.

By using DirectLegal.com you'll benefit from a quick, easy-to-use online application and our experienced highly-professional service. We've drafted thousands of copyright applications so you can be confident that the entire application process will be handled smoothly, accurately and to the highest professional standards.

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