2.T6 - Clase teórica: REGISTRO OBRAS - (DNDA) SADAIC

Registro de Obras Musicales en Argentina

Introducción al Registro de Obras

• El registro de obras musicales en Argentina se realiza a través de SADAIC, la sociedad de gestión colectiva de derechos de autor.

• SADAIC es una asociación civil sin fines de lucro que representa a autores y compositores argentinos.

Funciones de las Sociedades de Gestión Colectiva

• Las organizaciones como SADAIC no solo recaudan derechos por ejecución, sino también derechos mecánicos y gestionan contratos de sincronización.

• La base de datos pública sobre obras registradas en Argentina está administrada exclusivamente por SADAIC.

Importancia del Registro Formal

• Para obtener información sobre obras registradas en otras sociedades, como SAYCO en Colombia, se debe acceder a sus bases de datos.

• La Dirección Nacional del Derecho Autor (DNDA), un organismo estatal argentino, protege las obras con propiedad intelectual.

Resguardo Temporal y Litigios

• El estado actúa como garante para la custodia temporal (por tres años) de obras inéditas; este proceso requiere renovación.

• Aunque el registro formal no es obligatorio para demostrar autoría, puede ser útil como prueba ante litigios.

Procedimientos Burocráticos y Requisitos

• Es necesario realizar el trámite ante la DNDA antes que SADAIC acepte el registro; esto implica un paso burocrático previo.

• Se discute si tiene sentido hacer solo el trámite ante la DNDA; muchos expertos creen que hay métodos más modernos para probar autoría.

Tipos de Obras y Trámites Relacionados

• Existen dos áreas principales: obra inédita y obra publicada. Cada área tiene trámites específicos según su naturaleza.

Digitalization of Music Registration Processes

Advances in Online Procedures

• The pandemic has accelerated the transition to online processes for music registration, eliminating the need for physical submissions.

• Despite advancements, registering unpublished works remains challenging due to requirements for physical signatures and secure envelopes, complicating digital adaptation.

Steps for Registering Unpublished Works

• To complete the 'unpublished work' registration, a sealed envelope must be sent via mail to the National Copyright Office.

• Access to the TAD (Trámites a Distancia) portal is available to all citizens using their DNI or tax identification numbers.

Navigating the TAD Portal

• Users can search for 'unpublished work' within TAD and select appropriate forms based on their specific needs (e.g., music and lyrics).

• If only one part of a song is being registered (music or lyrics), each author must submit their respective parts separately through their own portals.

Types of Registration Forms

• There are different forms available: "first song" registrations that allow free submission without payment proof, aimed at new authors.

• Standard registration costs are 60 pesos for music and lyrics combined, while it’s 50 pesos if registering just music or lyrics.

Completing the Registration Process

• Once data is entered into TAD and payment proof uploaded, users can download necessary PDFs required by SADAIC (Sociedad Argentina de Autores y Compositores).

• The process includes generating documents like cover sheets needed for SADAIC submissions immediately after completing TAD tasks.

Preparing Required Documentation

• SADAIC requires an initiation document from TAD along with a completed bulletin that includes details about all authors involved in the work.

• The bulletin consists of three pages: author information on page one, musical notation on page two, and lyrics on page three if applicable.

Finalizing Multiple Works Registrations

Understanding the Integral Registration Process

Overview of Grouping Songs for Registration

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of grouping songs with a positive formula when registering them, highlighting that this organization is crucial for the registration process.

• It is mentioned that multiple songs (3 to 15) can be combined into a single registration application, which will streamline the process and documentation.

Details on Documentation Requirements

• Each group of songs will require a "boletín madre" (mother bulletin), which serves as an overarching title for the collection. This name should not match any individual song title but should evoke memories of the grouped works.

• The mother bulletin will contain all necessary data similar to individual bulletins, ensuring consistency across documents while also including additional sheets for music and lyrics.

Music Notation Guidelines

• When preparing sheet music, it’s important to include only essential parts without repetitions. For example, if sections A, B, and C are repeated in a song, they should only be written once in the notation.

• The speaker suggests using minimal notation—just enough to convey melody effectively—while indicating tempo and chord progressions where necessary.

Practical Application and Course Structure

• This session is described as practical preparation for upcoming classes focused on detailed applications of previously discussed concepts.