16. I have heard of something called the "poor man's" copyright. What is it, and can I use it? (Songwriting)
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This article is from the Songwriting FAQ, by Greg Skinner gds@best.com.
16. I have heard of something called the "poor man's" copyright. What is it, and can I use it? (Songwriting)
The "poor man's" copyright method does not involve registering one's
work with a national or international copyright office. Instead, the
author of the work sends a copy of their work to {him,her}self via
registered mail. The envelope must remain sealed.
You can use this method to register your works, but the general
consensus is that you should register with a copyright office instead,
to get the maximum protection available to you under the law.
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