What you need to know about copyright

The authorship of a song belongs to those who wrote the music and lyrics. They automatically acquire copyright after creating the work. Although copyright arises upon the creation of a work, registration is necessary to prove the ownership in the event of disputes.

Performers also have rights to their performances. These rights are called related rights. Related rights are intended to control the use of phonograms and receive remuneration for their use.

Authors and performers can enter into contracts with music rights aggregators, music labels, or publishers for the use and distribution of their works.

These organizations distribute musical works to various services, collect fees for the use of music, and distribute royalties to artists and authors.

In case of copyright infringement, authors and performers have the right to protect their interests.