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A Music Copyright Notice is essential for establishing and protecting intellectual property rights in musical works under Belgian jurisdiction. This document is typically used when registering new musical works, releasing music commercially, or establishing clear ownership and usage rights. It must comply with Belgian copyright law, particularly Book XI of the Belgian Code of Economic Law, as well as relevant EU directives concerning copyright and related rights. The notice includes crucial information such as ownership details, work identification, usage restrictions, and terms for both traditional and digital exploitation. It serves as a fundamental tool for rights holders to assert their copyright protection and manage their intellectual property effectively within the Belgian legal framework, which offers some of the strongest copyright protections in Europe.
