How do I copyright a demo song?

First, to copyright a song you first go to copyright.gov and click on Register on their home page. Then, you will choose the Performing Arts section unless you have any other work that you would like to be copyrighted.

Can you copyright without registering?

In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S. work.

What happens if you don’t register your copyright?

If It Is Not Registered, Then it Isn’t Copyrighted First, in the United States, you have to first register your work before you can sue for it. Second, you can only get statutory damages for infringements that took place either after the registration or after publication if the work was registered within three months.

Do I need to copyright my music to sell it?

To gain all of the protections of the copyright law, you need to copyright your music. Luckily, this is really easy to do! In fact, music is automatically copyrighted the moment you create it in a tangible medium; like on paper or on an audio recording.

Can you sell demos?

If you do not have a publisher to do the selling for you, the task of marketing your song demos falls on your shoulders. While it takes a little perseverance, you can market your song demos to artists, publishers and industry professionals all on your own.

Can you enforce an unregistered copyright?

Bringing Suit for Unregistered Copyrights You cannot bring a suit for copyright infringement without first registering your copyright. It is possible to sue for an injunction, which would order the individual using your copyrighted work to stop using it.

Do you automatically have copyright?

Copyright exists automatically in an original work of authorship once it is fixed in a tangible medium, but a copyright owner can take steps to enhance the protections of copyright, the most important of which is registering the work.

How do I register my song?

Performing the seven registrations

1. Register each song at copyright.gov using the PA form.
2. Register each sound recording at copyright.gov using the SR form.
3. Register the song as a publisher at the composition PRO.
4. Register the song as a songwriter at the composition PRO.

How do you copyright a song name?

Filing a Trademark Application for an Artist Name

1. Select your name.
2. Conduct a Trademark Search.
3. Identify the Goods and Services and Filing Basis.
4. File the Application.
5. Respond to any objections raised by the USPTO Examining Attorney.
6. Approval and Registration.
7. International Trademark.

Can you put demos on Spotify?

You can upload anything you want as long as you own all rights etc. For more info, check https://artists.spotify.com/faq/music#how-do-i-get-my-music-on-spotify. There’s also services that will do not only spotify but loads of other services. Distrokid for example is one I’ve used.