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Bookmark or Share- U.S. Copyright OfficeThe Music Modernization Act. This featured video highlights The Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act (Music Modernization Act) the most significant piece of copyright legislation in decades and updates our current laws to reflect modern consumer preferences and technological developments in the music marketplace. Learn more
- What is Copyright? | U.S. Copyright OfficeWhen we read books, watch movies, listen to music, or use videogames or software, we are using copyright-protected works. So, even if you are not the owner of a work, you still may be able to use it. In addition to buying or licensing works (or some other way of seeking permission to use the work), you can also use one of the Copyright Act’s ...
- Copyright in General (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright OfficeCopyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.
- Register Your Work: Registration Portal | U.S. Copyright OfficeThe Copyright Office has implemented a new group registration option for musical works that are published on the same album. Read more . In addition, the Office has implemented a separate group registration option for sound recordings, photos, artwork, and liner notes that are published on the same album.
- What Musicians Should Know about CopyrightAs the owner of your music, copyright gives you the right to make and sell copies, distribute those copies, make new works based on your work, and, with some limitations explained below, publicly perform or display the work.
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