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Should You Copyright Your Podcast? Pros/Cons/How-To

In this episode of Legit Podcast Pro, Gordon Firemark, The Podcast Lawyer™, dives deep into the world of copyright law and how it applies to your podcast. Learn about the constitutional basis for copyright, the automatic protections you already have, and the pros and cons of officially registering your content. We also walk you through the registration process and explain how to properly place a copyright notice in your podcast episodes. This comprehensive guide is essential for podcasters at any stage of their journey.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding copyright and its implications for podcasters.
  • The constitutional basis and purpose of copyright law.
  • The difference between automatic protection and registration.
  • The pros and cons of registering your podcast’s copyright.
  • Making an informed decision about copyright registration.
  • A step-by-step guide to the copyright registration process.
  • How to place a proper copyright notice on your podcast episodes.
  • Alternatives and best practices for protecting your podcast.

Call to Action:

Visit PodcastLawForms.com to access all the podcast-specific, lawyer-generated legal forms and templates you need to protect your podcast.

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About the Podcast

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Legit Podcast Pro
Exploring Podcasting through the legal and business lens from The Podcast Lawyer™, Gordon Firemark

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Gordon Firemark

Gordon Firemark (gordonfiremark.com) has practiced media and entertainment law in Los Angeles since 1992. Widely known as The Podcast Lawyer™ (ThePodcastLawyer.com), he has spent his career helping creative industry professionals make deals that make sense, and that get their productions developed, financed, produced and distributed. His practice also covers copyrights, trademarks, business transactions, and corporate matters for clients in media and entertainment.