Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

copyrights

is it necessary to get copyright permission to print lyrics of a song on a wedding program?


Asked on 7/20/09, 3:01 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gordon Firemark Law Offices of Gordon P. Firemark

Re: copyrights

Technically, yes.

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Answered on 7/20/09, 2:27 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: copyrights

Yes, however unlikely it is that they would go after you it is always best to get permission from the songwriter or publisher and provide a courtesy notice, "Courtesy (songwriter's name or publishing company), Copyright XXXX, All Rights Reserved."

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Answered on 7/20/09, 3:20 am


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