>WHOA! OK - here are some starter questions if you can answer
>these for me it will help me help you. But you will want a
>lawyer for this one - especially if you are doing some
>headhunting.
>
>1. Were you affiliated with ANY Performance Rights society?
>ASCAP or BMI?
>Yea
>2. Are your songs registered copyrights (with the Library of
>Congress)
>Yes
>3. Do you have a publishing company on the songs in
>question?
>No
>4. Do you know who has released this music? Is it a label?
>How did you find out that your music was hot over there?
>Yes
>Unfortunately, if you didn't file a copyright form for your
>stuff, and you have dated proof that it's yours on a
>tangible media (CD, Tape, etc.) you will be only moderately
>protected. To claim the largest amount of royalties with a
>federal penalty.
>
>If you DID file your copyright with the Library of Congress
>than you would have full protection. Is it your performance
>or did someone steal your song?
>
>More information would help me give you more instruction on
>this matter so please feel free to fill me in.
>
>You will need a lawyer because international things get
>weird - and there are nuances there that I am not completely
>aware of to the latest - that knowledge is reserved for
>attorneys. This is probably an example of a case where I
>must refer you to a lawyer.
>
Thanks