1. Music and Copyright
What is a song copyright?
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What a song copyright is not
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What is a sound recording copyright?
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How do song copyrights earn money?
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2. Song Ownership
Who owns a song?
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Who is a co-writer?
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The co-writer agreement
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3. Copyright Registration
Why register?
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What's needed for registration?
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When is a song published?
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4. Registering a Song Copyright
Getting started with registration
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Choosing the type of work
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Entering your title or titles
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Publication/completion
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Authors
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Claimants
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Limitation of claim
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Rights and permissions (and beyond)
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Certification and review
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Deposit materials
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Paper forms and PDFs
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5. Afterward
After you file
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Formalities
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Conclusion
What's next?
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