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How to Copyright Your Music
Eric B. Goldberg is an attorney with Seegel Lipshutz & Wilchins, LLP, located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The firm is organized into six practice areas – Private Client, Corporate, Litigation, Real Estate, Family Law and Financial Services Litigation. Eric advises clients on issues relating to protection of intellectual property, including trademark and copyright registration and enforcement. Eric also practices in the areas of business and commercial litigation, zoning disputes, and litigation involving commercial and residential real estate.
Special Offer to Copyright Your Songs
For the First 50 Customers Through the End of June
To get started right away, contact egoldberg@slwllp.com
Eric and his firm will help you protect the valuable rights in your music at reduced rates. For those of you interested in seeking the assistance of an attorney, Eric will charge not more than $150 for his time plus the Copyright filing fee of $35 to advise you, answer any questions, as well as prepare, submit your application, follow up, and, if it is approved, get you back your copyright registration certificate. If for some reason your copyright application is rejected, you can hire Eric for an additional fee to try to overturn the denial.
Trademarking Services Available As Well
Eric will charge $200 per hour plus the trademark filing fee of $325 to advise you, answer any questions, as well as perform a limited trademark search, prepare and submit your application, follow up, and, if approved, get you back your trademark registration certificate. As with copyright, if for some reason your trademark application is rejected, you can hire Eric for an additional fee to try to overturn the denial.
You may contact Eric directly to discuss his fees, the scope of his services, any other services you might require, and the terms of his engagement. This announcement is intended as an advertisement for legal services. The decision to retain counsel is personal, and it is entirely up to you.
Contact Eric at:
Eric Goldberg
Seegel Lipshutz & Wilchins LLP
20 William Street, Suite 130
Wellesley, MA 02481 USA
Telephone: 781-237-4400 ext. 222
Firm Facsimile: 781-235-2333
E-Mail: egoldberg@slwllp.com
Web Site: www.SLWLLP.com
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a form of legal protection that grants to artists, authors, musicians, and others certain exclusive rights in their original creations.
The Rights Of Copyright Owners
Copyright owners have the exclusive right to do and to authorize others to do any of the following with their work:
- Make Copies: Only the copyright owner may lawfully copy or reproduce a copyrighted work.
- Prepare Derivative Works
- Distribute Copies to the Public
- Perform Work Publicly
- Display Work Publicly
- Perform the musical work by means of a digital audio transmission
Copyright Registration
Although you do not need to do anything formal to claim copyright ownership in your work other than to establish that you created the work, it is still important to obtain federal registration of your copyright with the United States Copyright Office. Your ability to enforce your rights against infringers is strengthened if you register your copyright with the United States Copyright Office.
You can learn more about copyrighting it in the FREE downloadable TuneCore Music Industry Survivial Guide: The Basics of Copyrighting by Eric Goldberg, an attorney at the Massachusetts based firm Seegel Lipshutz & Wilchins, LLP. Eric advises clients on issues relating to protection of intellectual property, including trademark and copyright registration and enforcement.
You can always take your newfound knowledge and go it alone. To start your copyright journey with the U.S. government, click here.
Of course, it's often a wise decision to have professional help. Seek out a good music and entertainment lawyer.