Copyright in musical works safeguards the rights of creators, including composers and lyricists, by providing exclusive control over their compositions. It fosters innovation, ensures financial rewards through royalties, and balances the interests of original and remix creators.

Copyright law safeguards creators' rights but raises complexities in ownership and duration. Ownership varies with authorship, work-for-hire, or licensing. Duration ensures protection for 60 years post-creation or an author's life, balancing rights and public access.