Is it infringement to adapt lyrics?

First, is the adaptation of lyrics infringing?

1, whether the lyrics adaptation is infringing depends on whether the author authorizes it. They are:

(1) If the lyrics are adapted after the permission of the copyright owner, it is not an infringement of the author's copyright;

(2) However, it is an infringement to adapt the lyrics without the permission of the copyright owner. If the adapted lyrics have been published and gained profits, it is necessary to delete the infringing works and compensate the rights holders for their losses.

2. Legal basis: Article 16 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Copyright Law.

The publication, performance and production of audio-visual products using works adapted, translated, annotated, sorted out and assembled shall obtain the permission of the copyright owner of the work and the copyright owner of the original work, and pay remuneration.

Article 12

The copyright of a work produced by adapting, translating, annotating or arranging an existing work shall be enjoyed by the person who adapted, translated, annotated or arranged it, but the exercise of copyright shall not infringe the copyright of the original work.

Second, how to prosecute copyright infringement?

1, collect and sort out relevant evidence materials;

2. Prove that the copyright itself suspected of infringement is established;

3. Prove the existence of infringement and the specific ways of infringement. In the case that the defendant uses the plaintiff's works or the object of neighboring rights without authorization, the plaintiff shall provide evidence to prove that the infringement was committed by the defendant and used by the defendant;

4. Choose the court with jurisdiction;

5. Measures before prosecution. As plaintiffs, we should consider applying for pre-litigation injunction, evidence preservation and property preservation. This is mainly to prevent the defendant from continuing to commit infringement, fix some important evidence, and ensure the actual economic compensation after winning the case.

6. File a case and prepare for the trial;

7. Require the defendant to bear legal responsibility.