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by Gary E. Andrews - 04/15/24 07:08 PM
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We are new at this Music Publishing business. I have recently signed two songs to our catalog. As I understand it, we now own the copyrights to these two songs. Do I need to re-register these songs with the Library of Congress? Or are the contracts enough until I get some action on the songs? Thanks, Roberta
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You may want to download and print out the PA form and instructions from the copyright office. You can call the copyright office and get more clarification. Generally speaking, a songwriter should be the one to register his works. Usually there is a clause in the publishing contract that warrents that the works are the songwriter(s) and he holds the publisher harmless from any adverse claims. There is a number issued by the copyright office on each registration that a publisher may request at some time on a signed song but I'm not sure how that works or if every publisher even requests it. I don't believe there is a provision for a publisher to re-register a signed song unless it is in the authors name. True, when a publisher signs a song they own the copyright for 35 to 40 years, unless there is a reversion clause in case the publisher cannot get the song recorded in the time period on the contract.
Ray E. Strode
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Like Ray said,if there is a reversion clause in the contract,you should not register said song until the song is recorded.If you don't place said song it will revert back to the writer,unless an extension is granted.So I guess really you don't own the copyright until the song is placed,you've only leased the right to pitch the song with copyright pending.Hey I sound like a lawyer here this morning.LOL
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