"With the free-form exchange of music files and musical ideas online, understanding copyright laws has become essential to career success in the new music marketplace. This cutting-edge, plain-language guide shows you how copyright law drives the contemporary music industry. By looking at the law and its recent history, you will understand the new issues introduced by the digital age, as well as continuing issues of traditional copyright law. Whether you are an artist, lawyer, entertainment Web site administrator, record label executive, student, or other participant in the music industry, this book will help you understand how copyright law affects you, helping you use the law to your benefit." --Publisher's description.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
History of the music industry and copyright law
Copyright law basics
Copyright in music
What is a "copy" and what is a "performance"?
Musical works
Sound recordings
Touring and artist management
Copyright and the changing distribution of music
Digital music delivery formats
CRB rate decisions and royalty payments
Gaps in copyright law
DMCA/copyright law reform
UGC, NFTs, AI, Livestreaming, and more-- Overseas licensing/challenges of operating in a global environment
How to start an online music service
Appendix A. Abbreviations
Appendix B. Performing rights organizations and related companies
Appendix C. A&M Records, Inc. v. Napster, 239 F.3d 1004, (9th Cir. 2001, excerpted)
Appendix D. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc., et al. v. Grokster, Ltd., 545 U.S. 913 (2005, excerpted)
Appendix E. Payment flows in digital music
Appendix F. Helpful documents.
ISBN
9781705156483
1705156487
OCLC
1287127602
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