Copyright Issues in The Music Industry

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Music is often called the gateway to the soul. While some honest and genuine pieces of music attain eternity in the hearts of their fans, there are some other creations which lack originality. The practice of using another musician’s work after making some minor changes to it is common in this industry. Unethical people do not shy away from claiming their rights over unoriginal compositions. So, if you have created a melody or written the lyrics to a song, then you must get your intellectual property rights over it. It is a simple task that does not require a lot of work. But it is vital to make sure that your work is high-quality as well as original.

The registrar of copyrights

You will have to apply for the granting of intellectual property rights over your creation before the Registrar of Copyrights. They will assess the originality of your work. If you get the copyrights over your production, then you will be able to sue anyone who tries to use your music without legal authorization. You will be able to enjoy all the deserved financial benefits as a result of your lyrics. In some countries, it is a criminal offense to copy other people’s original musical works.

6 Comments

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    • Hariharan Fan Group says:

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  3. Mirchi says:

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  4. Uma says:

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