How to patent a song

Patenting is the process of state registration, which is exercised by the Federal authority. To patent their inventions, and the songs on this procedure does not apply. To protect their interests in respect of the use of songs, you need to have documentary proof of copyright. There are several ways to protect yourself against fraud to your song. First, register the copyright.

Instruction

1. Apply for a copyright at the international level or in Russia. Registration of copyright works in Russia is carried out by public organizations, the largest representative of which is the Russian copyright organization called KOPIRUS. Deposits more works Russian state library.
2. The organization will receive the copyright certificate, stating the date, fact check, proof of Deposit works. The evidence does not create your copyright is proof of authorship to control the copyright. Itself copyright arises at the moment of creation and requires no registration. Before you begin, learn how to navigate these legal terms.
3. To begin the registration and Deposit of works, complete the application form which is on the site of the organization. Sign the contract, its form is also available on the website. Pay service registration.
4. Submit documents to the Department of registration of rights in person or by mail. If your registration falls into the category of standard procedures, then wait for a response you will have no more than 28 days. Model the situation: you have heard their songas the famous sound-track. In the face of all honest men of mankind you just have to get what is due you money through the courts. Then you will need the above certificate of registration of copyright. To facilitate the work of the court, use the second option of protection. Put song lyrics in an envelope and send it to yourself registered mail. Get his message. Attention! In no case do not open the envelope. Legal force it has only in the primary seal. The same package can write to the notary.Whichever method you come up with, remember that your goal is to prove the presumption of authorship. Presumption of authorship assigned to the entity that provides the court the earliest time of creation of a copy of a work, with attribution, regardless of who created it really.