Can I copyright music I created?

Yes, you can copyright music you created in North Carolina under US copyright law. Copyright protects creators of original works, such as music, from having their creation stolen or used without permission. Under U.S. copyright law, as soon as you create a piece of music, you own the copyright to it. This means that only you have the legal right to reproduce, distribute, or perform the work. In North Carolina, you can take further steps to protect your music by registering the copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office. You can register your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office online or through the mail. Registering your copyright gives you the ability to sue for damages if someone else uses your music without permission. You must register your copyright within three months of first publishing your music in order for the copyright to be valid. In addition to registering your music with the U.S. Copyright Office, you should also consider protecting your music with a publishing agreement. This is an agreement between you and a music publisher that lays out the terms and conditions of how your music will be used. Having a publishing agreement makes it easier to protect your rights and get paid if someone else wants to use your music.

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