Here, we talk about Submitting information relating to musical works and sound recordings to an appropriate registration body, for example, copyright ownership information submitted to a Collective Management Organization or copyright office. the Typically, the recorded performance of a musical work protected as a phonogram under copyright law., not the An original musical composition with or without lyrics.. To dive into registering your musical works, visit the Registering Musical Works page.
Why you should register your sound recording with a CMO as soon as it is created
Registering sound recordings with a Collective Management Organization: An organization that acts collectively on behalf of the rights holders it represents and collects and pays remuneration to rights holders. is essential for two key reasons:
It helps In the context of music, a creator playing a musical work live or on a sound recording. get credited when their sound recording is used.
It enables sound recording owners, typically Anyone who contributes to creating or performing a musical work, a live performance, or a sound recording. and A company that invests in, manufactures, distributes, promotes, and monetizes sound recordings on behalf of the artist., and performers to get paid for those uses that are managed by CMOs
You can learn more about the different types of CMOs in our topic, The Music Industry Ecosystem
When should you register your sound recording?
It's best practice to register a sound recording with a CMO once it's confirmed for, but always before, its The official distribution of a sound recording offered for public consumption and sale..
If you're a member of a CMO, then all your In the context of music, when a musical work is played live or on a sound recording. and sound recordings should always be registered with them. Both Refers to a creator who has a record label or music publisher contract. and Not affiliated with any other entity or company. creators should always ensure the registration is done.
For a performer signed to a record label, the registration of the sound recording is usually done by the label.
How to become a member and register your sound recordings and performances can vary in different countries, so contact your CMO to find out how.
Registering your sound recordings and performances with a CMO is a crucial step to ensure that you receive proper credit and compensation for the use of your recordings.
You can explore more about CMOs on the CMO page.
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