Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Stop operating as a "naked creator" and learn why record labels are terrified of you putting your masters into an LLC. In this deep dive into Copyright 102, we break down the legal power of Copyright Assignment under Title 17 U.S.C. (§ 201, 204, and 205) to show you how to move your assets from the natural world into a secure statutory vault. By mastering the "Atomic Bomb" strategy of licensing versus assignment, you can turn label marketing budgets into non-recourse expenses, bypass the 35-year termination trap, and ensure you remain the landlord of your musical empire rather than just the inventory.
00:00 - Let’s Talk
00:35 - Secret #1: What is copyright assignment?
02:16 - 1. Title 17 U.S.C. § 201(d) – Transfer of Ownership
03:01 - 2. 17 U.S.C. § 204 – Execution of Transfers
03:48 - 3. 17 U.S.C. § 205 – Recordation
05:27 - #2: Licensing vs. Assignment
06:42 - Why this Makes the Marketing Budget “Non-Recourse”
07:48 - Killing the Section 203 “Termination Rights” BS
09:36 - #3: When to assign your Copyrights
09:57 - 1. The “Pre-Market” Phase (The Golden Window)
10:47 - 2. The “Buzz” Phase (The Escalation)
11:43 - 3. The “Major Label Meeting” Phase (The Point of No Return)
13:10 - The Challenge
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Stop operating as a "naked creator" and learn why record labels are terrified of you putting your masters into an LLC. In this deep dive into Copyright 102, we break down the legal power of Copyright Assignment under Title 17 U.S.C. (§ 201, 204, and 205) to show you how to move your assets from the natural world into a secure statutory vault. By mastering the "Atomic Bomb" strategy of licensing versus assignment, you can turn label marketing budgets into non-recourse expenses, bypass the 35-year termination trap, and ensure you remain the landlord of your musical empire rather than just the inventory.
00:00 - Let’s Talk
00:35 - Secret #1: What is copyright assignment?
02:16 - 1. Title 17 U.S.C. § 201(d) – Transfer of Ownership
03:01 - 2. 17 U.S.C. § 204 – Execution of Transfers
03:48 - 3. 17 U.S.C. § 205 – Recordation
05:27 - #2: Licensing vs. Assignment
06:42 - Why this Makes the Marketing Budget “Non-Recourse”
07:48 - Killing the Section 203 “Termination Rights” BS
09:36 - #3: When to assign your Copyrights
09:57 - 1. The “Pre-Market” Phase (The Golden Window)
10:47 - 2. The “Buzz” Phase (The Escalation)
11:43 - 3. The “Major Label Meeting” Phase (The Point of No Return)
13:10 - The Challenge
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
60 DAY RECORD LABEL COURSE
musicmoneymakeover.com/60-day-record-label-course
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
BOOK A CALL
musicmoneymakeover.com/bookacall
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
Join the Music Money Makers Community!!!
skool.com/musicmoneymakers
↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
FREE STUFF
Foolproof Solo Record Label Setup (Get In The Game!)
musicmoneymakeover.com/newlabel
BOOKS & PRODUCTS
The 60-Day Record Label Executive Edition
musicmoneymakeover.com/product-page/the-60-day-record-label-executive-edition-ebook-audiobook
Grab the DISCOUNT Music Money Maximizer Bundle Here!
bit.ly/MMMaximizerBundle
Donate
https://cash.app/$CaseyGMMM
venmo.com/CaseyGMMM
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