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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on August 20, 2009 at 12:56am

This will certainly work to prove you are the original writer of a song; for instance, if you are suing someone for recording and selling your song. Although, if your song is not coyrighted there is no formal record that can be researched on sites like www.harryfox.com Hope this is helpful.

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Permalink Reply by Dennis Brooker on August 20, 2009 at 12:59am

Jerry - I have dealt in intellectual property for over 30 years and have more than a couple of patents - IMHO if you want to copyright something do it the right way - your posting on youtube may help your situation should you decide to file a legal action but don't count on it as your only point - keep in mind if you bring action against someone the burden of proof is in your hands - DB

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Permalink Reply by Roosterman on August 20, 2009 at 1:24am

I remember that story too - I dont think it 'gave' copyright, but as the other guys say, it helps prove the point if it gets legal.

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Permalink Reply by FatDog on August 20, 2009 at 2:59am

I had a lawyer tell me once, that by itself, the envelope copyright thing did not prove intellectual property over the creation.
It only proved that you had mailed yourself a recording, partiture, etc. On a specific date.

So I guess posting a video on youtube of your song, by itself will only prove that you posted a video before anyone else, not that you are the author of the song.

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Permalink Reply by 3 String Blues on August 20, 2009 at 3:39pm

Not to rain on your parade, but this will not work and they even discuss this exact topic on the United states Patent and copyright website...go on over there and see. just google copyright

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