Services
Copyright Registration
Your music is yours. Official registration with the U.S. Copyright Office makes that undeniable in court.
Why Register Your Copyright?
Your music is automatically copyrighted the moment you create it — but registration with the U.S. Copyright Office gives you legal tools you can actually use.
- ✓Establish a public record of ownership
- ✓Ability to sue for infringement in federal court
- ✓Eligibility for statutory damages (up to $150,000 per infringement)
- ✓Attorney's fees in infringement cases
- ✓Protection against unauthorized sampling and covers
What We Help With
- ✓Understanding what to register (sound recording vs. composition)
- ✓Completing the Copyright Office application
- ✓Filing guidance and deposit copy preparation
- ✓Catalog registration for multiple works
- ✓Plain-English explanation of what you own and what you don't
Important Note
DistroDad is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We help artists understand copyright basics and navigate the registration process — but for specific legal questions or disputes, we'll always recommend you consult a music attorney.