Music Copyright Registration Service
Our Music Copyright Registration Service at 1710Media is designed to assist Musicians, Songwriters, Composers, and other creative individuals in protecting their musical works, sound recordings, audio-visuals, and visual arts in Nigeria.

We understand the significance of copyright protection in the music industry and offer a comprehensive range of services to safeguard your intellectual property.
Our Copyright Registration Service for Musicians is designed to simplify the process of protecting original musical compositions, lyrics, and recordings. We understand the importance of securing legal rights and control over creative works, allowing musicians to monetize their music effectively.
1710Media has a team of knowledgeable copyright specialists who specialize in the music industry, we handle all aspects of the copyright application process. From ensuring compliance with Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) requirements to assisting with form completion and supporting documentation, we strive to streamline the registration process for musicians.
Acting on behalf of musicians, we submit the copyright application accurately and promptly. Throughout the registration process, we monitor the application's progress and address any inquiries from NCC, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
Copyright registration provides concrete proof of ownership and strengthens musicians' legal position in the event of infringement. It establishes a presumption of ownership in Nigerian courts, simplifying the enforcement process.
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Copyright is a legal right created by the law of a country, that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, usually for a limited time, to enable the creator (e.g. a musician) to receive compensation for their intellectual effort.
In Nigeria, this basket of rights granted by the Copyright Act to copyright owners in musical or audiovisual works and sound recordings are expressly outlined in sections 9, 10, 11 & 12 of the Copyright Act, 2022. Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) is the body charged with enforcing and protecting copyright.
The author of a musical work enjoys copyright throughout their lifetime and for 70 years after death. In the case of sound recordings and performances, the owner enjoys Copyright for 50 years from the time the work was first published.
Copyright registration provides legal protection for your music by establishing your ownership and rights. It serves as evidence of your copyright claim and provides you with additional legal benefits, such as the ability to sue for infringement and seek statutory damages. Registering your music copyrights helps safeguard your creative work and provides peace of mind.
In music, various elements can be copyrighted, including original compositions, lyrics, melodies, arrangements, and recordings. Each aspect can be registered separately if desired. It's important to note that copyright protects the expression of ideas, not the ideas themselves. Therefore, your music must be original and fixed in a tangible form to be eligible for copyright protection.
To copyright your music in Nigeria, the following are required:
- Copyright work identification: Title of the music work or sound recording, names of the composers, writers, and performers, as well as the date of creation.
- Copyright owner's identification: Full name, address, nationality, date of birth, and country of residence.
- Copyright work description: The nature of the work, including any unique features, and the form in which it is being submitted for registration (eg. CD, Flash Drive, Hard drive, DVD, etc).
- Copies of the music work: You will need to provide copies of the musical work or sound recording.
It's generally recommended to register your music copyrights as soon as your work is in its final form and before any public release or distribution. Registering early helps establish a clear date of creation and strengthens your copyright claim. However, copyright can be registered at any time, even after publication, as long as you meet the requirements.
Yes, we provide comprehensive assistance with the music copyright registration process. Our service includes guidance on preparing the necessary documentation, submitting the application, and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the copyright office. We aim to simplify the process and help protect your creative rights.
While it is not required to have a lawyer for copyright registration, seeking legal advice can be beneficial, especially for complex cases or if you have specific concerns.
1710Media is not a law firm, we are a Music Agency and our staff includes CAC-accredited Chartered Secretaries and Lawyers assisting you with Company registration.
When you record a song, you may be creating two works that can be protected by copyright law: a musical work and a sound recording.
- Musical Works: A musical work is a song’s underlying composition created by a songwriter or composer along with any accompanying lyrics.
- Sound Recordings: A sound recording is a series of musical, spoken, or other sounds fixed in a recording medium, such as a CD or digital file, called a “phonorecord.” Sound recordings can also be lectures, podcasts, or other audio recordings.
Even though musical works and sound recordings are separate works under copyright law, you may be able to register them together on a single application with a single fling fee if the copyright owner of the sound recording and musical work is the same.
In Nigeria, copyright in musical work holds for the lifetime of the author and seventy years after the death of the author, while copyright in sound recording holds for fifty years after the end of the year in which the recording was first published.
Copyright is an exclusive right and gives the creator or owner of a work a “basket of rights”, which includes; the sole right to reproduce the copyrighted work in any material form, to publish the work, to perform the work in public, to make any cinematograph film or a record in respect of the work, to broadcast or communicate the work to the public by loudspeaker or other similar device, to issue sell or rent copies to the public, etc.