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Registering a Musical Work

Proper metadata documentation is the foundation of accurate royalty distribution.

The 100% Share Rule

In international copyright management, total ownership shares for a musical composition must always sum up to exactly 100%. This encompasses:

  • Composer Share: The musical melody, chord structures, and arrangements.
  • Author/Lyricist Share: The words and poetic text.
  • Publisher Share: Any assigned publishing or administration rights.