Copyright, Licenses and Royalties

• What is a copyright?
• What is the U.S. Copyright Office Date and Registration Number?
• What is a blanket mechanical license?
• What is a compulsory license?
• What is a mechanical royalty and how is it paid?
• What is a voluntary license?
• What is a public performance license?
• What is a master-use license?
• What is a synchronization license?
• Can I register my cover song with The MLC and collect royalties?
• Can I register my derivative work with The MLC and collect royalties?
• Can I register a public domain work with The MLC and collect royalties?