The music you write is your property. All intellectual property is protected by both Norwegian and international law.
/ 13/01/2021 / Kristian DugstadAs a songwriter, it can feel like exhibiting fragments of your soul every time you release new music into the world. Pieces of music can shape the identity of an entire generation, unite a nation or an entire global community.
It's natural to be both excited and nervous about sharing your creations with the public. It's reassuring to know that your intellectual property is automatically protected, nationally and internationally.
Read about the history of copyright here: Copyright: Protection of the voice of the spirit
If you create an intellectual work, you own the copyright to it. the work, and is the author.
An intellectual work can be so many things. All types of texts, lectures, plays, films, photos, paintings, architecture, computer programs and sculptures. The type of intellectual work TONO works with is musical workMusic of all kinds, and all types of texts to which music is set.
You, and only you, can produce copies og make your intellectual property available to the public. You have this right for your entire life, and your heirs take over until 70 years after your death..
This is enshrined in Norwegian law by Intellectual property rights law. The Copyright Act is the basis for TONO's work.
Translated from legal to everyday language, this means that you, and only you, can give permission for someone to play your music live, record your music in a studio, play your music on the radio, put your music on Spotify, print your lyrics in a book, etc. It also means that you can decide how much you should be paid for it.
TONO exists for you who create musical works, to help you with precisely this management. As a member, you leave the job to TONO. We grant the permission for you, and ensure that you receive the money.
Your music is automatically protected once you write it. You don't need copyright symbols or patent registrations to secure your music.
Copyright is protected through a wide range of laws and agreements.
You do not need to be a member of TONO or another management company for copyright to apply. It is a fundamental right that follows you as a human being.
However, through membership in a TONO company, you ensure that you get paid when your music is used.
Remember that you must register your song on Mitt TONO as soon as possible, and always before it is made publicly available. This is how you avoid losing money.
