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"Music" covers copyright owned by songwriters, composers, musicians and recording studios among others.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reporting infringement: Can I report copyright infringements to the Copyright Council?		Names & titles - Can I get copyright protection for my band name?

Registration - How can I register my copyright and how much does it cost?		Ownership - How can I prove I am the copyright owner?

Ideas - Does copyright protect my ideas?		Copyright notice - What is the standard form of copyright notice?

Originality - If my work is inspired by an existing work, is my work protected by copyright?		Overseas copyright - Is my work protected by copyright overseas?

News Items

07-04-2010 Reporting Copyright Infringement		20-10-2006 Copyright, contract and the commissioning rule

25-08-2006 NZ Movie Pirate Sentenced to Two Years Imprisonment

Information Sheets

Infringement of copyright: what should I do?		Songwriters & composers

An introduction to copyright in New Zealand		Copyright (New Technologies) Amendment Act 2008

Moral rights

Related Links

The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) http://www.rianz.org.nz		Phonographic Performances (NZ) Limited (PPNZ) http://www.ppnz.co.nz

Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) http://www.ccli.com		Report Music Piracy http://www.reportmusicpiracy.co.nz

Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) http://www.indies.co.nz		APRA http://www.apra.co.nz

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