Copyright Protection Steps

Summary

Independent artists facing copyright issues should document infringements, consult an IP attorney, and register their work with the U.S. Copyright Office. ASCAP registration is not copyright.

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My name is Charles Blakes
Nice to meet you, Charles Blakes. How can we assist you with your legal issue today?
Independent artist aka tray Hollywood * on all music platforms
It's nice to meet you Charles. It seems like you might need help with copyright or intellectual property issues as an independent artist. Could you please specify your issue and location so I can provide more accurate information?
Am in Dallas Texas, I currently have a copyright issue where my name and likelihood have been illegally obtained
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Charles. Here are the steps you could consider:
*. Document the infringement: screenshots, URLs, etc.
*. Contact an Intellectual Property attorney.
*. Consider sending a Cease and Desist letter.
*. You may need to file a copyright infringement lawsuit.
Remember, I can only provide general guidance. You should consult a lawyer for advice tailored to your situation.
Ok I also want to know if am registered to ASCAP is that a copyright
Registering with ASCAP is not the same as copyrighting your work. ASCAP is a Performance Rights Organization that collects royalties for public performances of your work, but it doesn't provide copyright protection. To copyright your work, you need to register it with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Ok do you know a free copyright I can use
Unfortunately, there's no free copyright registration. To protect your work, you need to register it with the U.S. Copyright Office. Fees start at $*. Consider it as an investment to protect your creative work.