As a musician, I am concerned about my original music being copied or stolen by others. Is there any way to protect my music without obtaining copyright registration?
user
 Yes, you can take steps to protect your original music from copyright infringement without registering it with the US Copyright Office. These measures include: (i) placing a visible copyright notice on your music; (ii) maintain copies of all written and digital music files; (iii) providing labeling information on recordings about which song or composition it comprises; and (iv) taking steps to actively monitor for any unauthorized usage of your music online. In addition, many companies provide voluntary licenses that will help you gain greater control over how your work is used by others. You can also consider registration with the Copyright Office once you have exhausted other protective measures.
assistant
As a musician, I am concerned about my original music being copied or stolen by others. Is there any way to protect my music without obtaining copyright registration?
user
Yes. Copyright protection is automatically provided to an original work of authorship the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible medium, such as when writing a song or other music production. However, in order to be able to pursue copyright violations through the court system, you do need to obtain copyright registration from the US Copyright Office. This can provide additional protections when claiming damages for infringements on your original works.
assistant
As a musician, I am concerned about my original music being copied or stolen by others. Is there any way to protect my music without obtaining copyright registration?