Francoobla Music Unveils MAJESTATIS 7+7 Global Protocol for Musical Plagiarism

Francoobla Music, led by Italian musician Franco Oblatore, has unveiled the MAJESTATIS 7+7 Global Protocol, a proposed framework designed to establish an objective, mathematical approach to evaluating musical plagiarism and protecting copyright in both human-created and AI-generated music. The protocol aims to replace subjective assessments with a numerical method that Oblatore believes is more consistent and transparent.

At the heart of the MAJESTATIS framework is the principle that musical plagiarism should be assessed through the identification of seven identical and consecutive notes or seven identical and consecutive words, rather than through general impressions of similarity. According to the protocol, works falling below this proposed threshold should be considered original and free from infringement. Oblatore maintains that accidentals, including sharps and flats that alter notes by a semitone, should be included in the evaluation.

The protocol comprises 12 principles that address the definition of musical plagiarism, the limits of subjective interpretation, the role of musicological experts and legal practitioners, and the treatment of artificial intelligence in music creation. It specifically challenges the commonly discussed concept of an "eight-note rule," which Oblatore describes as an arbitrary approach to determining musical similarity. Instead, the protocol advocates for a fixed numerical threshold intended to make comparisons more measurable and less dependent on subjective interpretation.

Oblatore argues that music's ability to evoke feelings is one of its defining characteristics and that emotional responses differ from person to person. The framework therefore questions the use of subjective impressions and the so-called "average listener" test as decisive measures in copyright disputes. The protocol also challenges the concept of subconscious or involuntary copying, advocating for allegations to be examined through verifiable musical evidence rather than assumptions about a creator's memory or intentions.

The document places particular emphasis on the distinction between measurable musical elements and the emotional experiences music creates. Oblatore maintains that music should be evaluated independently of whether a human performer is physically present during playback. The protocol cites a figure of 99.3% for music consumed worldwide through playback audio, compared with 0.7% through live performance. These figures are presented to support the argument that listeners primarily experience music through recorded or reproduced audio, regardless of the visible presence of a performer.

The MAJESTATIS 7+7 Global Protocol is not presented as an adopted international legal standard. Its principles do not, by themselves, establish binding legal requirements or invalidate existing court decisions, settlements, or copyright obligations. Instead, the protocol is intended to advance discussion about whether a clearly defined mathematical standard could contribute to greater transparency and consistency in musical plagiarism assessments.

The protocol is registered with Safe Creative / eIDAS Registration No.: 2610137313805, SIAE Registration No.: 2026/01584, and U.S. Copyright Office Case No.: 1-15211873131. These references are reproduced as stated in the original document and are not presented as independent confirmation of the protocol's legal status or universal recognition.

The MAJESTATIS 7+7 Global Protocol reflects the views and proposed principles of its creator, Franco Oblatore, and is not presented as an adopted international legal standard. Its publication does not alter existing copyright laws, judicial decisions, or contractual obligations. Any determination of copyright infringement remains subject to applicable law and the competent authorities.