You can copyright it - just by putting the copyright symbol (a circle with a C inside) on your poem with the date. Like --> Mary Jones(symbol here)2008. Otherwise it's around $10.
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Unfortunately there are no clear guidelines on how much of a work can be used without a license.
The 1873 poem and song are in the public domain. Later works of that title may be protected.
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Protection is free and automatic as soon as the work is fixed in a tangible medium. Formal registration is available, but it is not required for protection.
"The Twins" poem written by Henry S. Leigh is in the public domain as it was published before 1923 and copyright has expired. You are free to use and share this poem without any copyright restrictions.
Yes it is. The poem, The Highway Man was written by the British poet Alfred Noyes, who was a Professor of Modern English Literature at Princeton University. He was born in 1880 and died in 1958. This poem, The Highway Man is a literary ballad in the narrative style and became famous for the rhythm of galloping horse hoof beats in it. Considering the year of the poet's death, the poem is naturally copyrighted. And what is the interest?
In the US copyright fees for formal registration range between $30 and $220 depending on the services you need and how quickly you need them done.
There is no preset fee structure. You would have to locate the copyright holder first. Then you would need to negotiate a license to use the material.