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The Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Copyright applications in music sector lag behind literary works
KUALA LUMPUR: Applications for copyright protection of original music and recordings in Malaysia remain significantly lower compared to literary works, said Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) deputy director-general (Strategic & Technical) Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff. 'Over the last 10 years, we received 786 copyright applications for musical works and 907 for sound recordings, whereas literary works accounted for 37,000 applications,' she said during a Bernama Radio interview today. 'This is why we've chosen the theme Muzik Kita, Milik Kita (Our Music, Our Property) for this year's National Intellectual Property Day celebration, to raise awareness and encourage local creators to register their works with MyIPO,' she said. Yusnieza Syarmila also shared that MyIPO has received over 69,000 copyright applications in the past year alone. Registration can be completed at any MyIPO office, with a fee of just RM200. She said that since the introduction of the voluntary copyright registration system for local industry players in 2012, certificates are issued in half an hour, compared to one month previously, provided the application form is complete. Registering a copyright, she added, serves as a key facilitation tool in the event of infringement. 'With proper documentation, the certificate can serve as evidence to support the rights holder in cases of copyright infringement. If a violation occurs, it becomes easier to file a report with the enforcement authorities. 'The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living will then verify the registration with MyIPO before initiating a raid or further action,' she explained. Yusnieza Syarmila added that copyrights registered with MyIPO remain valid for the lifetime of the creator and 50 years following their death.
The Star
22-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Copyright applications in music sector lag behind literary works, says MyIPO
KUALA LUMPUR: Applications for copyright protection of original music and recordings in Malaysia remain significantly lower compared to literary works, said Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) deputy director-general (Strategic & Technical) Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff. "Over the last 10 years, we received 786 copyright applications for musical works and 907 for sound recordings, whereas literary works accounted for 37,000 applications," she said during a Bernama Radio interview on Tuesday (April 22). "This is why we've chosen the theme Muzik Kita, Milik Kita (Our Music, Our Property) for this year's National Intellectual Property Day celebration, to raise awareness and encourage local creators to register their works with MyIPO," she said. Yusnieza Syarmila also shared that MyIPO has received over 69,000 copyright applications in the past year alone. Registration can be completed at any MyIPO office, with a fee of just RM200. She said that since the introduction of the voluntary copyright registration system for local industry players in 2012, certificates are issued in half an hour, compared to one month previously, provided the application form is complete. Registering a copyright, she added, serves as a key facilitation tool in the event of infringement. "With proper documentation, the certificate can serve as evidence to support the rights holder in cases of copyright infringement. If a violation occurs, it becomes easier to file a report with the enforcement authorities. "The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will then verify the registration with MyIPO before initiating a raid or further action," she explained. Yusnieza Syarmila added that copyrights registered with MyIPO remain valid for the lifetime of the creator and 50 years following their death. - Bernama
Barnama
21-04-2025
- Business
- Barnama
AI Use In Music Production Raises Copy Right, Authencity Issues
PETALING JAYA, April 21 (Bernama) -- The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music production has raised questions about the authenticity of works and the protection of copyright. Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) director-general, Kamal Kormin, said that the adoption of AI also challenges the role and contributions of creative talents within the industry. 'One of the key issues is the question of intellectual property ownership in the context of AI. Who actually owns it? Traditionally, intellectual property refers to original creations by humans, whether in the form of writing, music, design or inventions. 'However, when AI is used to produce content either automatically or semi-automatically, it raises a significant question: do the rights belong to the algorithm's creator, the user of the system or the AI itself?' he said when officiating the 2025 National Intellectual Property Day here today. Also present were MyIPO deputy director-general (Management) Sheikh Arifin Sheikh Mohd Noor and deputy director-general (Strategic and Technical) Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff. To protect creative works, Kamal emphasised that copyright laws must evolve alongside technological advancements. 'The Copyright Act 1987 is undergoing a thorough review to ensure it provides adequate protection for creative professionals in line with today's technological era,' he said. Kamal also highlighted that MyIPO has implemented various initiatives to raise awareness of intellectual property protection among music creators, such as organising webinars and collaborating with local music associations. In conjunction with National Intellectual Property Day, he invited all industry professionals, such as songwriters, singers and musicians, to attend seminars and podcasts held as part of the five-day celebration that begins today.
Malay Mail
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
As AI joins the band, MyIPO calls for tighter music copyright rules in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA, April 21 — The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music production has raised questions about the authenticity of works and the protection of copyright. Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) director-general, Kamal Kormin, said that the adoption of AI also challenges the role and contributions of creative talents within the industry. 'One of the key issues is the question of intellectual property ownership in the context of AI. Who actually owns it? Traditionally, intellectual property refers to original creations by humans, whether in the form of writing, music, design or inventions. 'However, when AI is used to produce content either automatically or semi-automatically, it raises a significant question: do the rights belong to the algorithm's creator, the user of the system or the AI itself?' he said when officiating the 2025 National Intellectual Property Day here today. Also present were MyIPO deputy director-general (Management) Sheikh Arifin Sheikh Mohd Noor and deputy director-general (Strategic and Technical) Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff. To protect creative works, Kamal emphasised that copyright laws must evolve alongside technological advancements. 'The Copyright Act 1987 is undergoing a thorough review to ensure it provides adequate protection for creative professionals in line with today's technological era,' he said. Kamal also highlighted that MyIPO has implemented various initiatives to raise awareness of intellectual property protection among music creators, such as organising webinars and collaborating with local music associations. In conjunction with National Intellectual Property Day, he invited all industry professionals, such as songwriters, singers and musicians, to attend seminars and podcasts held as part of the five-day celebration that begins today. The theme of the celebration, Muzik Kita, Milik Kita (Our Music, Our Property), focuses on raising awareness about the economic, cultural and emotional value of music, emphasising that every musical work created should be protected as legitimate intellectual property. — Bernama
The Star
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
AI use in music production raises copy right, authencity issues, says MyIPO
PETALING JAYA: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in music production has raised questions about the authenticity of works and the protection of copyright. Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) director-general, Kamal Kormin, said that the adoption of AI also challenges the role and contributions of creative talents within the industry. "One of the key issues is the question of intellectual property ownership in the context of AI. "Who actually owns it? Traditionally, intellectual property refers to original creations by humans, whether in the form of writing, music, design or inventions. "However, when AI is used to produce content either automatically or semi-automatically, it raises a significant question: do the rights belong to the algorithm's creator, the user of the system or the AI itself?" he said when officiating the 2025 National Intellectual Property Day here on Monday (April 21). Also present were MyIPO deputy director-general (Management) Sheikh Arifin Sheikh Mohd Noor and deputy director-general (Strategic and Technical) Yusnieza Syarmila Yusoff. To protect creative works, Kamal emphasised that copyright laws must evolve alongside technological advancements. "The Copyright Act 1987 is undergoing a thorough review to ensure it provides adequate protection for creative professionals in line with today's technological era," he said. Kamal also highlighted that MyIPO has implemented various initiatives to raise awareness of intellectual property protection among music creators, such as organising webinars and collaborating with local music associations. In conjunction with National Intellectual Property Day, he invited all industry professionals, such as songwriters, singers and musicians, to attend seminars and podcasts held as part of the five-day celebration that begins today. The theme of the celebration, Muzik Kita, Milik Kita (Our Music, Our Property), focuses on raising awareness about the economic, cultural and emotional value of music, emphasising that every musical work created should be protected as legitimate intellectual property. - Bernama
