Copyright Info
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CHRISTIAN CREATIVE SERVICES can assist you with your copyright filings.
Copyright protection is offered through the U.S.COPYRIGHT OFFICE
Technically, a work is copywritten as soon as it is in a format to be shared, however it is highly recommended that it is Registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.
This is the only way to PROVE that you are the rightful owner if someone either willfully or accidently plagiarizes your work.
CCS is available to assist you with copyright filing.
Sole Ownership / Individuals
If you are the writer of the lyrics AND melody, file individually.
Currently the rate is $35 if done online. Multiple works can be filed as a "collection".
Joint Ownership / Collaborators
If you "collaborate" with a Lyricist or a Composer a Joint Copyright will be filed.
Copyright costs will be equally shared.
For your protection:
Agreements to Joint Copyright MUST be signed PRIOR to any collaborative work
Payments from both parties filing for JOINT copyright will be held in escrow by CCS
Payments for Copyright filing must be recieved AND
Agreements MUST be signed PRIOR to any collaborative work.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this take?
CCS will work on filing your copyright within a few days of completion.
The U.S. Copyright office will send a confirmation via email.
The certificate may take up to two years to recieve, however you are covered from the day of submission.