Musicians can reclaim old copyrights
Musicians allowed to regain control of their work after 35 years, so long as they apply at least two years in advance …
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When I Do Your Graphics … What I need from you
Compile all material that you want to include in your design: photos, text, original artwork to be scanned, logos, etc. …
Should I put the FBI anti piracy logo on my CD?
It is ILLEGAL to use the logo unless you are a member of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the Business Software Alliance (BSA) and the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), subject to each member entering into a formal Uniform Authorization Agreement. Association members should contact the MPAA, RIAA, SIIA, BSA,
Copyright Infringement vs. Theft
Interesting article from wikipedia …
Examples of a basic mechanical license
If you know the copyright owner personally (a friend of yours, for example), you can write up a basic mechanical license between you and sign.
How to Investigate the Copyright Status of a Work
http://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ22.pdf (Copyright Office circular 22)
Copyrighting your songs and recordings
Your copyright is the deed to your music.
BMI and ASCAP – Performing Rights Organizations
Performing Rights organizations such as BMI and ASCAP (SOCAN in Canada) collect and pay out the royalties for music used on radio, TV, film and live performances.
Public Domain
Do not assume that an old piece of music is in the public domain and not subject to copyright.
Mechanical Licenses
Recording someone else’s song (Covers).
Project Checklist
Questions you will need to answer
My Copyright Policy
DON’T USE ANYTHING YOU DON’T HAVE PERMISSION OR LICENSING FOR.