{"id":2345,"date":"2021-03-23T00:02:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T00:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright\/"},"modified":"2021-03-23T00:02:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T00:02:52","slug":"the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright\/","title":{"rendered":"The Easiest Way to Register Your Music Copyright"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>Establishing your ownership and registering with the U.S. Copyright Office are the only real steps you can take to protect yourself (and when things go wrong, it could pay off in big ways if you do it early enough).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>CD Baby is thrilled to partner with Cosynd to provide<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosynd.com\/cdbaby.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span> a quick, easy, and affordable way for<\/span> <span>you to register your copyrights<\/span><\/a> <b>for 80% less than similar services. <\/b><span>As a CD Baby client, you can now register the copyright to your album, songs, videos, literature, or images for as little as $25 (plus federal filing fees). You can take advantage of this discount, even if you don\u2019t live in the U.S. Additionally, you\u2019ll be able to create FREE customized legal documents such as split sheets, collaboration agreements, work-for-hire agreements, and producer agreements (read more below).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright\/#Dont_Wait_to_Register\" >Don\u2019t Wait to Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright\/#Dont_live_in_the_US\" >Don\u2019t live in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright\/#CD_Babys_partnership_with_Cosynd_makes_copyright_registration_simple_and_fast\" >CD Baby\u2019s partnership with Cosynd makes copyright registration simple and fast.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright\/#Why_Use_Cosynd\" >Why Use Cosynd?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright\/#Need_a_quick_refresher_on_what_copyright_is\" >Need a quick refresher on what copyright is?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright\/#Three_reasons_why_its_important_to_register_your_copyright\" >Three reasons why it\u2019s important to register your copyright:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/03\/23\/the-easiest-way-to-register-your-music-copyright\/#If_youre_serious_about_your_music_you_should_also_get_serious_about_protecting_your_music\" >If you\u2019re serious about your music, you should also get serious about protecting your music.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Wait_to_Register\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019t Wait to Register<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>When your content is stolen or misused, your first thought may be to take legal action. The first question you may be asked is, <\/span><i><span>\u201cDid you register with the Copyright Office?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span>According to updated regulations, <\/span><span>you <\/span><b>must<\/b><span> register with the U.S. Copyright Office and receive an official registration before you can file a lawsuit \u2013 and that can normally take months.<\/span><span> That means, you may be at a loss until you actually register. Other types of registrations or mailing your music to yourself are <\/span><span>not<\/span><span> substitutes for USCO registration \u2013 these will not grant you the same benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Early registration can grant you a large payout \u2013 up to $150,000 per infringement PLUS your legal fees, but <\/span><span>only if you register before your music is stolen or misused.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Registering Now<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Registering After Your Music Is Stolen\/Misused<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>You can file lawsuits immediately in federal court or small claims court (no attorney required).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Receive up to $150,000 PLUS attorney fees per willful infringement. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span>Can\u2019t file a lawsuit until you have received your official registration from the USCO.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>(normally 3-9 months)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Receive up to $200-$30,000\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>per work (barely enough to cover legal fees).\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a class=\"co-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cosynd.com\/cdbaby.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">REGISTER YOUR COPYRIGHT<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_live_in_the_US\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019t live in the U.S.?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>No matter where you\u2019re based, your music travels beyond its borders. Most infringements occur in the U.S., which is why all creators around the globe should consider registering directly with the U.S. Copyright Office for substantial protections \u2014 available to most non U.S. citizens or residents. The legal documents you can create on Cosynd can also be used worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CD_Babys_partnership_with_Cosynd_makes_copyright_registration_simple_and_fast\"><\/span>CD Baby\u2019s partnership with Cosynd makes copyright registration simple and fast.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>When you collaborate with others, you may be giving up ownership of your copyrights, without even realizing it. By default, under U.S. copyright law, each of your collaborators automatically owns an <\/span><b>equal share of your copyright and income<\/b><span>, regardless of how minor or major their contribution is \u2014 <\/span><b>unless you have a copyright ownership agreement in place<\/b><span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Another benefit to our partnership is that you can create many of these legal documents for FREE. Cosynd is the only service that allows you to do all of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Create split sheets that cover all of your copyrights (sound recordings, compositions, videos, literature, etc.)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Create enhanced legal documents like work for hire agreements, producer agreements, and collaboration agreements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Determine which of your collaborators are authorized to license your copyrights<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Add multiple titles to your legal documents at any time<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Collaboratively negotiate with your collaborators easily and quickly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Invite your attorney to review\/edit your legal documents if you want to<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Collect real digital signatures<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Use_Cosynd\"><\/span><b>Why Use Cosynd?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>You know how expensive, time-consuming, and confusing it can be to wade through copyright protection<\/span><span>.<\/span><span> Here\u2019s how Cosynd makes it easier for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>ERROR PROOF <\/b><span>\u2013 Did you know that the current U.S. Copyright Office fee to correct errors on existing registrations is $100, and that misfiled applications are non-refundable? Cosynd streamlines the process and error-proofs your applications so you can avoid making expensive mistakes.<\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>RELIABLE SERVICE<\/b><span> \u2013 Thousands of creators and copyright owners from over 120 territories around the world rely on Cosynd\u2019s integrated suite of intuitive tools to legally protect copyrights and reduce expenses.<\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>DO MORE, SPEND LESS<\/b><span> \u2013 In minutes, you can complete registration applications. Beyond copyright registration, you can create, negotiate, redline, and e-sign customized legal documents with all of your collaborators. Don\u2019t leave the protection of your content up to \u201cfill-in-blank\u201d templates or fake registration services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_a_quick_refresher_on_what_copyright_is\"><\/span><b>Need a quick refresher on what copyright is?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Just like it sounds, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-rights\/copyright-for-musicians\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>copyright is a creator\u2019s right to copy, profit from, distribute, or otherwise \u201cexploit\u201d their own works<\/span><\/a><span>. It\u2019s a designation of intellectual property similar to a patent or trademark.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As a musician, you own the copyright to your own songs and recordings the moment they\u2019re set down in a fixed format (on record, on sheet music, etc. However, you won\u2019t receive the enhanced, critical benefits like the ability to file a lawsuit unless you have registered with the U.S. Copyright Office beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It\u2019s also important to note that the U.S. Copyright Office may add new application types and change federal filing fees.\u00a0 Cosynd automatically determines the correct application type and the correct federal filing fee, so you don\u2019t have to. But for reference, you can see the current proposed changes to the copyright fees <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.copyright.gov\/about\/2020-fees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_reasons_why_its_important_to_register_your_copyright\"><\/span>Three reasons why it\u2019s important to register your copyright:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>You can\u2019t sue someone for infringement unless you\u2019ve registered your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office. Once you DO register the copyright, you may be be entitled to $150,000 per infringement, plus legal fees if you win your suit.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a myth that simply paying someone means they cannot later claim any ownership of your copyright. If you don\u2019t have a work-for-hire agreement in writing, other people (collaborators, producers, session players, etc.) could try to claim an ownership percentage.<\/li>\n<li>Under U.S. Copyright Law, two or more people that work together to create content can claim equal ownership shares by default, unless there is an agreement stating otherwise. So if you write MOST of the song, and someone helps you with the lyrics to a few lines, they could say their rights are equal to yours. Unless of course you put your ownership shares in writing upfront.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to note that the cost for registering with the Copyright Office can change. Cosynd automatically determines the correct federal filing fee. But for reference, you can see the current proposed changes to the copyright fees <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copyright.gov\/about\/2020-fees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_youre_serious_about_your_music_you_should_also_get_serious_about_protecting_your_music\"><\/span>If you\u2019re serious about your music, you should also get serious about protecting your music.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Register the copyright to your song or album today!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"co-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cosynd.com\/cdbaby.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PROTECT MY MUSIC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-rights\/the-easiest-way-to-register-the-copyright-for-your-music\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Easiest Way to Register Your Music Copyright<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Musician<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Establishing your ownership and registering with the U.S. Copyright Office are the only real steps you can take to protect yourself (and when things go wrong, it could pay off in big ways if you do it early enough). CD Baby is thrilled to partner with Cosynd to provide a quick, easy, and affordable way for you to register your copyrights for 80% less than similar services. As a CD Baby client, you can now register the copyright to your album, songs, videos, literature, or images [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"h5ap_radio_sources":[],"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2345","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-best-seo-blogs"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":false,"author_link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/author\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2345"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}