April 26, 2025 marks World Intellectual Property Day, a date that seeks to raise awareness of the importance of protecting creativity and innovation. This year, we focus on the relationship between Intellectual Property and Music, a sector that is deeply affected by copyright protection.
Music is a form of artistic expression that has been an important part of human culture for centuries. From the creation of a melody to the production of an album, music is the result of the creativity and effort of many individuals. However, Intellectual Property Protection is essential to ensure that music creators are fairly compensated for their work.
Intellectual property in music refers to copyright, which protects the original creation of a musical work. This includes the composition, lyrics, recording and production of a song. Copyright ensures that music creators have control over how their work is used and that they receive fair compensation for its use.
The protection of Intellectual Property in Music is pivotal to the Music Industry. Artists and music producers depend on the sale of their works for a living, and piracy and lack of copyright protection can discourage the creation of new musical works. In addition, Intellectual Property Protection is also important to ensure that music creators receive fair compensation for the use of their work in different contexts, such as digital rights management systems (DRM systems) and online music streaming platforms.
In the digital age, Intellectual Property Protection in Music is more important than ever. Music can be easily shared and distributed online, which can make it difficult for music creators to control how their work is used. However, there are many tools and technologies available that can help protect Intellectual Property in Music, such as DRM systems and online music streaming platforms above-mentioned.
In short, Intellectual Property and Music are closely related. Copyright Protection is essential to ensure that music creators are fairly compensated for their work and that the music industry remains viable. On World Intellectual Property Day, it is important to remember the importance of protecting creativity and innovation in music and other sectors.
For more information regarding the protection of musical works and copyrights in general and our legal services related to Intellectual Property, VAHG’s Intellectual Property team is at your service.
| Mariana González Sánchez|Partner
Intellectual Property +52 (33) 38171731 Ext 222|mgonzalez@vahg.mx |
Martín Arias Cuevas | Associate
Intellectual Property +52 (33) 38171731 Ext. 236 | ariascuevas@vahg.mx |
**The publication of this document does not constitute legal, accounting or professional advice of any kind, nor is it intended to be applicable to particular cases. This document only refers to laws applicable in Mexico.