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Does registering a song with IMRO protect it from copyright infringement?

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Registering a song with IMRO does not provide full copyright protection, but it does offer supporting evidence in the event of a copyright dispute. Copyright protection automatically exists as soon as an original piece of music is fixed in material form (e.g., a recording or manuscript).

IMRO registration helps establish ownership and usage history, which can strengthen your case if infringement occurs.

For more on how copyright works, see the FAQ: “How do I copyright a piece of music?”