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Copyrighting is a necessity these days....................

Songwriters should always copyright their work as soon as completed but what exactly is 'Copyright' and why should you use it?.

Any original work

(lyrics/music etc) is your property as soon as it is created and lasts for approximately 70 years after your death before anyone can use it without your permission, unless it is assigned to some other person by selling it, lending it (for a fee or not), or giving it away.

You will need to protect your masterpiece and provide proof of ownership in case of future dispute. If there is more than one songwriter they should agree a contribution split and each sign a confirmation of agreement.

Further information is available on request.

You cannot copyright material already in the 'Public Domain', or an 'Idea' although a composer may take action if it is considered that others are using their work and claiming it to be their own. Owning or controlling the 'copyright' means you have the right to copy and use it as you wish, prevent someone else copying that work and charge others for copying/using or performing it.

Although registration is not required in the UK, in is important that the creator has a means of proving ownership in the case of despute. Registering your work with an independent body or legal advisor provides the copyright holder with independant proof that is acceptable in a court of law.

If your song has been used without your permission and you can prove copyright ownership you need to seek legal advice from a music lawyer or solicitor before approaching the offending user/company. For a fee we can help you sort this problem out.

Unless you are the writer and performer of original unpublished works, it is necessary to obtain permissions and/or licences from three sources to use music on the Internet.

Songwriters/Composers Royalties

Performance Royalties - Paid either directly or indirectly when the work is publicly performed. This includes live performance, record, broadcast, TV, Film or video. They are usually collected by organisations like MCPS - PRS Alliance the mechanical copyright and performing rights alliance, Phonographic Performance Limited or similar group who then pay either directly to the author or indirectly through a publisher / recording company, artist agent, manager or other authorised personnel to the authors and performers. NOTE:- You do not require a Recording or Publishing contract to claim Broadcast Royalties but you will need to know the titles, dates/times etc!

Mechanical Royalties - Paid by record companies for the right to manufacture records embodying the work. These are usually collected and distributed by the relevant countries collection agency.