Copyrighting Songs, Music and Lyrics within Europe. 
Songrite is a leader in global copyright registration, our service is used by both professional and non-professional songwriters to register the copyrights of their songs, music and lyrics. We specialise in securing and recording the copyrights of songs, lyrics and music within Europe and the EU for global distribution and broadcasting.
The copyrights of all songs or lyrics registered with Songrite EU are legally recognised in all countries that have adopted, accepted or have become signatories to the Berne Treaty, the WTO (World Trade Organisation) WIPO and the Universal Copyright Convention. This encompasses almost the entire globe with very few exceptions.
Songrite’s core business is registering the copyrights of music based works such as songs, melodies, jingles and lyrics. Songwriters, composers and authors who submit their work to us for copyright registration are undoubtedly taking the safe and sensible option with regard to the protection of their work. All registered works are securely stored in our archives and all songwriters and authors are issued with a Copyright Certificate as unequivocal proof of copyright ownership.We also include an authors contract which guarantees the safe storage of the submitted works.
What is Copyright?:
Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the European Union to the authors of “original works of authorship" (songs, music and lyrics etc.) that are fixed in a tangible form such as a CD, tape or a manuscript, the list also includes literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works.
Under present EU copyright law, all original songs, music and lyrics that are fixed in a tangible form such as, recorded on a CD, written down on paper or other medium are automatically copyrighted, that is the author, songwriter, or composer who created the work automatically owns the copyrights to that work. Copyright registration is not a requirement, within the European Union, however, should a dispute over the copyright ownership of a piece of music, a song or set of lyrics arise, then the onus is on you to provide the necessary proof of ownership.
Who Owns the Copyright?:
Proof of copyright ownership is required in a court of law when determining who actually owns the copyrights to the work being contested. This is when copyright registration becomes an essential provision, acting almost like an insurance policy that protects the rights and privileges that copyright law grants to the creator.
DIY Copyright Protection:
The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself in a sealed envelope or package is often referred to as a “poor man’s copyright.” There is no provision in the text of copyright law that recognises this as a reliable alternative to registration. Therefore the process of placing reliance on the “poor man’s copyright” is not a viable substitute for registration. Use of this method will probably not hold up in a court as it is simple for individuals to pre-send unsealed envelopes which can then be used later by placing the actual "original work" inside and then sealed.
Securing the Copyrights of Songs, Music & Lyrics:
Registering and securing copyright ownership of a song, lyric or piece of music with Songrite is a simple formality intended to make a record of the basic facts of that particular work. You can register any amount of original works at any time, from a single song, to an entire album of up to fourteen (14) songs, all for one single fee. See >>>Current Fee's Page
Uploading your songs, music, or lyrics for copyright registration is a quick, safe and secure process. However to safeguard and maintain the high level of security and efficiency we rigorously employ, we have restricted access to this facility to members only.
Our postal service is available as an alternative to both members and non members. Click here to learn more about Copyright Registration by post
Discover how easy it is to become a member and enjoy the benefits of our secure song and lyric uploading facility. Membership is totally free and takes a few moments to complete, click to here to Register as a Songwriter / Composer /member free of charge
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