Posted by Jerryrig240 on August 20, 2009 at 4:08am
Way back in the day, I remember someone telling me about a poor man's copy right....anyhow, you write a song, tape it, whatever, and then mail it to yourself, then when you get it back that goverment postage stamp was proof that you were the maker of that song, poem, or what ever. Anyhow,......flash forward to 2009....here is what I am thinking, you write a song, you post it on youtube as yours, bam, copy right....I don't see why not...does everyone think that would work? Not saying that I am wanting to copy anyones music, or am worried that anyone is copying mine, I guess I am just overwhelmed with how easey it is to write a song and post it on the web, and if it is good, you are a hit with a certian crowd. We could never dream of that way back when.
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Not to rain on your parade, but this will not work and they even discuss this exact topic on the United states Patent and copyright website...go on over there and see. just google copyright
I had a lawyer tell me once, that by itself, the envelope copyright thing did not prove intellectual property over the creation.
It only proved that you had mailed yourself a recording, partiture, etc. On a specific date.
So I guess posting a video on youtube of your song, by itself will only prove that you posted a video before anyone else, not that you are the author of the song.
Jerry - I have dealt in intellectual property for over 30 years and have more than a couple of patents - IMHO if you want to copyright something do it the right way - your posting on youtube may help your situation should you decide to file a legal action but don't count on it as your only point - keep in mind if you bring action against someone the burden of proof is in your hands - DB
This will certainly work to prove you are the original writer of a song; for instance, if you are suing someone for recording and selling your song. Although, if your song is not coyrighted there is no formal record that can be researched on sites like www.harryfox.com Hope this is helpful.
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It only proved that you had mailed yourself a recording, partiture, etc. On a specific date.
So I guess posting a video on youtube of your song, by itself will only prove that you posted a video before anyone else, not that you are the author of the song.