A CAE number is a 9-digit number that was formerly used to identify rightsholders, but has since been replaced by the IPI Number. The acronym "CAE" stands for Composer, Author and Publisher.
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Updated over a week agoA CAE number is a 9-digit number that was formerly used to identify rightsholders, but has since been replaced by the IPI Number. The acronym "CAE" stands for Composer, Author and Publisher.