Re: Copyrighting

On 10/28/97, David F. Crosby <dfc[_at_]lappinkusmer.com> wrote:
>
> On 10/27/97, Jesse J. Wolbert <jesse[_at_]ce.ufl.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Carl Letscher <rockshop[_at_]swbell.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > How can I copyright my music without spending a lot of money?
> >
> > Carl,
> >
> > I'll take the leap for the group. The "cheapest" way to (REGISTER) the
> > copyright is to do it yourself by using self help pamplets and forms
> > provided by the Copyright Office. Children can and do use these forms.
> >
> > I would be remiss if I did not state that the best method is to find an
> > attorney in your area who is certofied in thyis area and charges a
> > reasonable fee.
>
> Let's take a step back...
>
> Copyright protection provides a "bundle" of exclusive rights (i.e.
> several rights) including the right to make copies, the right to create
> derivative works and the right to perform the work publicly. You
> acquire these rights by" fixing your work in a tangible medium of
> expression (i.e. you write your music down or record it). You should
> provide the proper copyright notice on all copies that you create:
> "Copyright [the year of first publication] [copyright owner/ your
> name]".
>
> You can also register your copyright but it is not a condition for
> obtaining copyright protection. You will have to register your
> copyright in order to bring suit and registering within 3 months of
> publication can provide for enhanced or alternative damages in an
> infringement action. Thus if you register within 3 months of first
> publication, you can seek statutory damages, which can simplify your
> lawsuit.

That is the issue in United States. In our legal system, Sweden, is it enough to prove that the music is similar or close to similar. What is required is some sort of uniqueness of the music, but that is naturally, and if want to get a damage we need to make it believable for thecourt that a damage has occured and that there is a reasonable possilbility that the infringer heard or knew about the music that have been infringed.

Basta halsningar/best regards,

Jan Kallberg
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