Guidance on copyright in sound recordings

This week the Intellectual Property Office has issued guidance to copyright in sound recordings.

Copyright in a sound recording will usually be owned by the record producer and is separate from any copyright in the content of the recording. For example:

• the composer of the music will be the author of the musical work and will be the first owner of the copyright in that music
  
• the lyrics of the song are protected separately by copyright as a literary work and will usually be owned by the person who wrote them
  

This guide gives an overview of the copyright and performers` rights in a sound recording, including how long they last. 

More information here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/copyright-in-sound-recordings/copyright-in-sound-recordings