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Copyright for a Composition Does Not Protect a Recording
November 25, 2025
Published by: Joseph Yosick
A case showing the important distinction between registering copyright in a musical composition, versus registering the sound recording.
Pro tip: Register both!
Joseph A. Yosick
Joe Yosick is an intellectual property and music attorney with more than 25 years of legal experience. He advises artists and musicians on a wide range of IP matters.
