Global Copyright Protection for Your Music
How do I Copyright My Music Internationally?
Your copyright exists automatically in most countries through international treaties. But registering internationally strengthens your position if disputes occur in other countries. International copyright protection is straightforward.
Automatic Protection
You own copyright in your songs globally the moment you create them. No registration required. But registering in key countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia) strengthens your legal position if you need to defend your rights.
International Registration
Register with the US Copyright Office (cost $65 per work). Copyright protection extends to countries that signed the Berne Convention, which includes most developed countries. That’s usually sufficient protection. The World Intellectual Property Organization maintains an international database. Registration there increases visibility and provides evidence of ownership.
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