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