A Daily Dose of Music Protection: Cosynd and BMI Team Up to Strengthen Copyright Game
Music creators receive boosted copyright protection through alliance between Cosynd and BMI
Hear ye, hear ye! Music creators, gather 'round! The music scene's about to get a whole lot safer, thanks to Cosynd and BMI's new coalition. This power duo is here to ensure that your tunes remain in your hands and not some sneaky streaming service's or AI company's playlist.
New York, NY - Cosynd, the go-to platform for copyright protection, is teaming up with BMI, the performing rights organization representing more than 1.4 million songwriters and composers. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the music industry as it grapples with the challenges brought about by artificial intelligence and streaming fraud.
Cosynd's cutting-edge tools are now at BMI's creators' disposal, making it a breeze for them to secure copyrights and prevent unauthorized use of their work. And guess what? It'll only cost 'em 80% less than other services! That's right—a simple, fast UI awaits musicians, making copyright registration a thunderbolt instead of a chore.
"In the fast-paced music scene, music creators have more on their plates than ever before," explains Jess Robertson, BMI's Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships & Industry Research. "From crafting their masterpieces to engaging with fans and creating their unique brand, there's a lot to juggle. Adding copyright protection and revenue collection to that mix just adds to the complexity. That's why we're ecstatic to have Cosynd on board as a partner for our Spark program, as part of our commitment to strengthening songwriters, composers, and producers, and their copyrights."
"We couldn't be more proud to join forces with BMI, the frontrunner in championing the rights of music creators," said Jessica Sobhraj, Cosynd's CEO. "As AI and streaming fraud continue to change the landscape, this partnership empowers BMI's members to safeguard their work, establish ownership, and uphold the value of their music. It's about time the industry stepped up its game in supporting artists at every stage of their careers."
Up next for BMI creators: effortless, cost-effective copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office to assert their legal standing when pursuing infringement claims, access statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringement, and gain global protection in 175+ countries. On top of that, Cosynd's Agreements builder enables swiftly creating customized, binding legal agreements, ensuring no collaboration confusion. Not to mention, BMI members get an exclusive discount for Cosynd's Premium Annual Membership (with federal filing fees still applying), including the ability to create unlimited agreements and up to four free copyright registrations.
With this move, BMI is taking a bold stance, emphasizing copyright protection for its members in the time of AI and stream-fraud. Recent lawsuits against AI companies and reports of up to 10% global streams being fraudulent underline the importance of dependable copyright protections to assert ownership, prevent misuse, and ensure fair compensation. And by offering secure, affordable copyright protection, BMI strengthens its position as an unwavering champion for music creators in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Ready to get protected? Learn more about BMI's Spark and its partners at www.bmi.com/creators/spark.
About Cosynd
Cosynd is the leading platform for artists and businesses to securely protect their original content—be it music, videos, imagery, literature, or more. Their easy-to-use copyright solutions streamline essential legal processes and help you create, negotiate, redline, and sign agreements to safeguard your rights, all while registering your copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office. Join thousands of copyright holders from 160+ countries who've saved money on hefty legal fees and simplified their protection processes with just a few clicks. Learn more at Cosynd.com.
About BMI
Established in 1939, BMI represents more than 1.4 million songwriters, composers, music publishers, and businesses, safeguarding the public performance rights in over 22.4 million musical works. BMI negotiates music license agreements and distributes royalties to its affiliated creators when their songs are played in public. Throughout its 80+ years of service, BMI has played a key role in advocating for the value of music, particularly for blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. For more info and the latest updates, visit bmi.com, follow BMI on [X] and [Instagram] at @BMI, or hop on BMI's Facebook page. Subscribe to BMI's The Weekly e-newsletter to stay in the loop about everything music.
In light of the music industry's challenges with artificial intelligence and streaming fraud, finance solutions from Cosynd are now available to BMI's creators, offering cost-effective copyright registration and agreement building. This technology-driven collaboration between Cosynd and BMI aims to strengthen the business aspect of the music industry by empowering its creators to safeguard their intellectual property.
