As I'm in the UK I can't speak for the laws of copyright in the USA. I know that in our UK Common Law (i.e. not in statutes but buttressed by precedent and just as strong, if not stronger) you have automatic copyright of your artistic creations, i.e. you don't have to do anything proactive to register your ownership. Having said that, if something goes awry later and you need to action against someone for infringement it will be of enormous, if not vital, assistance to have positive proof of your ownership, e.g. a dated lodgement of the words, music and a recording with a solicitor (lawyer). There are also web sites that offer such services such as 'Protect My Work' if you really want to set your mind at rest.

John


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