Copyright law and music

  • How does music connect to the law?

    The owner of the copyright is the person who creates the song (the lyricist or author) and the person who writes the music (the composer).
    This right can be assigned by a written contract to another party, such as a publisher or recording company. (Copyright can't be assigned by a verbal agreement.).

  • What happens if your music is copyrighted?

    A copyrighted piece of music is designed to protect the intellectual property of its creators by giving them and only them exclusive rights to use their work however they want.
    Everybody else needs to get permission, or a license, from the copyright holder to use their song, usually for a fee..

  • Music.
    The copyright duration of composed music is the same as for books, paintings and other literary and artistic works: the author's lifetime + 70 years.
    Therefore, the musical compositions of old masters like Beethoven (1770 – 1827) or Mozart (1756 – 1791) are all in the public domain and you can freely use them.
  • The other is a copyright in the sound recording or “master recording” itself.
    For example, “All Along The Watchtower” was originally written and composed by Bob Dylan.
    It has been subsequently performed and “covered” by several artists, including Jimi Hendrix.

Is music protected by copyright laws?

Trademarks protect brands.
Trade Secrets protect business secrets.
Music itself is protected by copyright law.
If a musician invents a new instrument or a new part for an instrument, those are protectable under patent law.
The music itself, including:

  • the lyrics
  • the musical composition and sound recording are protected under copyright law.
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    Is my music protected by copyright?

    Your song's music and lyrics are protected by copyright as soon as you record them, even if it's just a rough recording on your cell phone.
    But to get the full benefit of copyright protection, including:

  • the right to sue people for infringing your copyright
  • you must register it with the U.S.
    Copyright Office.

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