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Digital Authorship – Legally Protect Your Creative Works

If you're a creator in the music or audiovisual field, this platform allows you to officially register your works and secure your copyrights

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Written by Ivan Parrales
Updated over a week ago


STEP-BY-STEP: Register Your Music or Audiovisual Works

1. Choose a Category

Select the type of work you wish to register:

  • Music: Scores, compositions, audio files, arrangements, demos, rehearsals, or participation in music projects.


    📁 Recommended formats: MP3, WAV, AIFF, PDF (for sheet music).
    ⚠️ Avoid editable files such as Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic Pro, FL Studio, etc.

  • Audiovisual: Film productions, short films, photographs, scripts, storyboards, and videos.


    📁 Recommended formats: MP4, MOV, AVI, FLV.
    ⚠️ Avoid editable files such as DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, Final Cut, etc.


2. Enter the Title of the Work

Type the official title of your creative work.


✏️ This title will serve as the legal identifier of your work (e.g., song name, film title, etc.).


3. Upload Your File

Securely upload your file:

  • The file is locally encrypted on your device before being uploaded.

  • Only a protected, encrypted version is saved – not the original file.

🧬 You may also add a unique file identifier if you wish.


4. Add Participants

List all individuals involved in the creation of the work:

  • Full Name

  • Role (Author, Composer, Producer, etc.)

  • Country

  • Legal ID (for verification)

🔐 This ensures that each participant’s rights are legally protected.


5. Final Submission

Click “Submit” to complete the registration process.
Your work will be officially registered and assigned a Unique Authorship ID.


📄 Manage Your Registrations

After registration, you’ll be able to:

  • View your full registration history

  • Download or upload PDF certificates

  • Access your unique IDs at any time


📜 Certificate Registration (UMW Protect) – Certify Your Work with Blockchain

In addition to full authorship registration, you can generate an Official Digital Certificate to validate and secure your authorship using blockchain technology.

Key Features:

Blockchain Technology: A timestamped, immutable proof of authorship.
📄 Instantly receive a PDF certificate via email.
🌍 International validity as legal proof in disputes or claims.
🔐 Full privacy – the original file is never published or shared.
⚡ Ideal for protecting lyrics, beats, demos, scores, and early-stage ideas.

Why register your certificate?

  • Prevent plagiarism or misuse of your work.

  • Strengthen your legal defense in publishing and contract matters.

  • Provide proof of authorship when pitching to labels or distributors.


✅ Final Thoughts

Both Digital Authorship Registration and the UMW Protect Certificate are essential tools for modern creators. They help you protect your artistic rights, solidify your legal identity, and build a more professional and secure creative career.

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