Before you do a collab...
3 P's to keep in mind before you do a collab:
Plan it out - Who are you going to do it with? How will you divide ownership?
Put it in writing - Document ownership rights and who is allowed to perform, record, license, or sell the song.
Protect your work - Register the copyrights in your songs and sound recordings.
Did you know? Copyright law says that if someone contributes to your song or recording, they are a co-owner unless you say otherwise in writing.
But what if you want to keep full ownership while hiring someone to do part of the work? One way to retain full ownership in the copyright of the creative work is through A Work for Hire Agreement.
Don't just play it by ear! If you need any help to do your collabs right, reach out to us at Creative Law Network!