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The copyright of the song belongs to the composer or the lyrics

Legal analysis: The copyright of a song belongs to the lyricist + composer (i.e. the creator of the song) or other citizens, legal persons or other organizations (record companies) that enjoy copyright in accordance with this law.

The creators of musical works have legal rights to the works they create. Mainly include: property rights such as performance rights, copy rights, broadcast rights, network transmission rights, and signature rights of musical works, as well as moral rights such as the right to protect the integrity of the work.

Celebrities, artists, and individuals are not allowed to cover songs, spoof, or adapt original songs at concerts, TV shows, online broadcasts, public events, etc., without the consent of the original work, otherwise they will be punished. The original company sued for huge infringement fees.

Legal basis: "Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 1 is to protect the copyright of authors of literary, artistic and scientific works, and the rights and interests related to copyright, This law is formulated in accordance with the Constitution to encourage the creation and dissemination of works that are beneficial to the construction of socialist spiritual civilization and material civilization, and to promote the development and prosperity of socialist culture and science.

Article 2 The works of Chinese citizens, legal persons or unincorporated organizations, whether published or not, shall enjoy copyright in accordance with this Law.

The copyrights enjoyed by the works of foreigners and stateless persons based on the agreement signed between the country of origin or habitual residence of the author and China or the international treaty to which China is a party shall be protected by this law.

If the works of foreigners or stateless persons are first published in China, they shall enjoy copyright in accordance with this law.

The works of authors and stateless persons from countries that have not signed an agreement with China or are party to international treaties are published for the first time in a member state of an international treaty that China is a party to, or in member states and non-members. Any work published simultaneously in the country shall be protected by this Law.

Article 3 The works referred to in this Law refer to intellectual achievements that are original and can be expressed in certain forms in the fields of literature, art and science, including:

(1) ) written works;

(2) oral works;

(3) music, drama, folk art, dance, acrobatic art works;

(4) fine arts , Architectural works;

(5) Photographic works;

(6) Audio-visual works;

(7) Engineering design drawings, product design drawings, maps, Graphic works and model works such as schematic diagrams;

(8) Computer software;

(9) Other intellectual achievements consistent with the characteristics of the work.

Article 4: Copyrights and copyright-related rights holders shall not violate the Constitution and laws or harm the interests of the public when exercising their rights. The state supervises and manages the publication and dissemination of works in accordance with the law.