When you write music when do you have copyrights?
Before and after you register with the copyright office.
How long do you have copyrights?
Many years, but you should register with the copyright office.
What does having copyright to music or lyrics really mean?
It means that you cannot reproduce it, distribute the lyrics or music for free, perform the song or lyrics, play a recording of the song in public or an arrangement for public use.
In the US what is the current year for Public Domain music?
Songs and lyrics published in the United States with a copyright date of 1922 or earlier are in the public domain.
What is the difference between public domain and proof of public domain?
Public domain means a composition that is not protected under copyright law and proof of public domain is where you have proof that it is not under any copy right law.
In your own words list rules for copyright music and lyrics.
1. You cannot remake the song.
2. You cannot sell the song for free.
3. You cannot play a recording of it in public.
4. You cannot reenact or perform the song.
Resources: http://www.pdinfo.com/copyrt.php
http://www.fairwagelawyers.com/most-famous-music-copyright-infringment.html
One famous case on music:
Johnny Cash vs Gordon Jenkins. The song that was being questioned was "Second Dream:The Conductor." When they were compared with each other, they were alike. Johnny Cash's song seemed more experienced, but most of the lyrics were similar to the other one with a few words changed.
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