Reading & Resources Guide

An interactive platform created by WIPO and CISAC to help creators understand intellectual property rights and management practices. Includes case studies, videos, and quizzes to make copyright practical and accessible. A perfect starting point for any creator who wants to strengthen their awareness of rights in today’s digital environment.

Self-paced program explaining open licensing, attribution, and sharing practices. Encourages responsible content use and alternative licensing models.

A wide selection of online courses exploring creativity, media, and digital skills, including introductions to copyright and creative industries. Helps place digital rights within the broader context of artistic practice and media innovation.

A practical toolkit helping music creators understand where their money comes from and how to claim it. It breaks down royalties, neighbouring rights, publishing income, and metadata essentials. A must-read for musicians navigating the complex ecosystem of rights and revenues — especially useful for emerging artists who want to ensure they get paid for their work.

A globally recognized online course covering copyright law’s foundations and theories, mainly from a U.S. copyright law perspective, and international frameworks. Provides a deeper dive into the legal principles behind copyright — ideal for learners who want to go beyond basic awareness.

A course designed by CISAC that covers the essentials of copyright, licensing, and collective management, with a focus on creative professionals. Offers practical knowledge directly relevant to musicians and creators navigating platforms.

Introductory course providing a comprehensive overview of the music business, including copyright basics, publishing, record deals, and revenue streams. Connects creative and legal knowledge with real-world industry practices — ideal for learners seeking a solid foundation in music rights and business models.

A comprehensive study by the EU Intellectual Property Office analyzing the legal and creative challenges raised by generative AI. AI is transforming the creative ecosystem — this report helps you understand the policy debates shaping its future.

Comprehensive WIPO report mapping the evolution of the digital music ecosystem worldwide. It examines licensing models, technological innovation, collective management, and policy challenges faced by creators and rightsholders in the streaming era. Offers a global overview of how copyright frameworks and digital business models interact — highly relevant to understanding the broader context of Fair MusE’s work on fairness and value distribution.

Investigates how music streaming services affect composers and songwriters in Europe.

A comprehensive report analyzing the position of music authors in the EU streaming ecosystem — including remuneration, collective management, and transparency.

Global overview of recorded music revenues, consumption patterns, and streaming growth.