WiFiSunset Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) I have a copyright related question. If I title a ReMix, and then want to use the title in something original later; would I be able to do so? Or, would it be "copyright" considering that I gave a ReMix that title. Edited May 15, 2013 by Cosmic Sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gario Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Even if a copyright could hold on the name of something (I don't think it can, for most fan works like remixes, but don't quote me on that), the copyright means that someone can't use the title unless they had your permission. Since the original use of that title was yours in the first place, all you need to do is give yourself permission to use it elsewhere...? Yeah, you're fine, any way you cut it. Use it wherever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiFiSunset Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Even if a copyright could hold on the name of something (I don't think it can, for most fan works like remixes, but don't quote me on that), the copyright means that someone can't use the title unless they had your permission. Since the original use of that title was yours in the first place, all you need to do is give yourself permission to use it elsewhere...?Yeah, you're fine, any way you cut it. Use it wherever you want. Okay, Thanks for your help . I'm not going to use any reference to the game or anything in the title. So your right, it shouldn't be an issue, I wanted to double check it with someone here since I didn't know much about it. Once again, Thanks. (I now have the title to my B4C2 song ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamer Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 In the US, song titles are pretty much free from copyright. You can name it whatever you want with no consequence, so long as the title is either within the realm of ordinary language, or the title is not a play on another song by another artist. http://www.askamusiclawyer.com/archive/is-my-song-title-protected-by-copyright.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiFiSunset Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Wow. That was insightful . You know, I've seen copyright questions pop up several times on this site. I think that we should have a stickied thread just for copyright questions (I mean we are a music site ). Does anyone else agree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio910 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Wow. That was insightful . You know, I've seen copyright questions pop up several times on this site. I think that we should have a stickied thread just for copyright questions (I mean we are a music site ). Does anyone else agree? I totally agree. I am looking for a song to use in my YouTube videos but I don't know if I need permission for the one I want. Thanks, Radio910 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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