Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Florida
Copyright a song/words
How do I proceed to copyright a song with words that I have written?
Asked on 2/11/02, 10:49 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Press
Chung & Press, P.C.
Re: Copyright a song/words
The forms to register copyrights are available on the Copyright Office web site, http://www.loc.gov/copyright/
You may want to have a lawyer assist you if there are any questions that arise.
Answered on 2/11/02, 10:56 am
Bruce Burdick
Burdick Law Firm
Re: Copyright a song/words
The Copyright Office's instructions regarding music melodies and lyrics are at
http://www.loc.gov/copyright/circs/circ50.html#application.
You should have a copyright lawyer prepare the application the first time you do it. After that, you may be able to do it yourself. The Government fee is $30, attorney fees vary from $100-$500 so look carefully.
Answered on 2/11/02, 2:49 pm