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Copyright for Musicians: What No One Explains (But You Should Know)
By Enrique Cheang, E.C.V. & Asociados
Automatic (But Fragile) Rights:
-The moment you create a song, you already have rights...
-But without official registration, you can’t sue for plagiarism or collect full royalties.
The Two Sides of the Business:
-Copyright (Composition): lyrics/melody — managed by you (or your publisher).
-Master Rights (Recording): the recorded version — usually handled by your digital distributor.
How Long Do They Last?
-Your entire life plus 70 years (yes, your grandchildren could inherit your royalties!)
Fun Facts:
-60% of indie artists don’t register their works and lose up to 40% of their income.
-Platforms like Spotify only pay if your rights are properly managed.
E.C.V. & ASOCIADOS
E.C.V. & ASOCIADOS is an organization born in 1996 guided by the mission of providing a comprehensive advice service in the area of Intellectual Property.
We have the sole purpose of collaborating with our clients, making us fully responsible for the management of the very delicate activities and intangible assets of the IP area, those that usually absorb an important amount of energy and time for companies.
All the activities carried out by our firm are backed up by a professional and human team that guarantees experience, trust and the best handling of legal cases, as well as the loyalty towards our clients and total privacy of information.