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TIPS FOR LOCAL ARTISTS Trademark your band/label name. It’s the first thing you should do if you want to be in the business. Log on to: http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm. It’s free with the US Patent and Trademark Office. Obtain Licensing for samples or covers. Any sample used on a track needs to be cleared with the holder of the copyright. A sample used without permission is considered stealing Copyright your songs and recordings!!! Check out http://www.copyright.gov/register/sound.ht… Continue