Copyright Law

How to Find Copyright Owners For Covers and Samples

Want to use a someone else’s audio legally but don’t know who owns it? This expert guide shows you how to find copyright holders fast – and get the permissions you need without the legal headaches.

Alana Bonilla on 04/16/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Anthropic tops $61B despite copyright lawsuits

The valuation of AI startup Anthropic tops $61B despite copyright lawsuits by songwriters, labels, authors and other creators over unchecked data scraping. Anthropic tops $61B despite copyright lawsuits Op-ed by. Continue reading

Alana Bonilla on 03/06/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: AI, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians

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‘Blowing Up The Compulsory’ License for Songs: Chris Castle

There is growing talk about blowing up the compulsory license for songs in the US under Section 115 of the Copyright Act. But while the current deal is not a good one, unhappiness with DSPs and streaming royalties should be channeled carefully, says Chris Castle.

Alana Bonilla on 02/26/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: copyright, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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What the Reuters AI copyright decision means for the music industry

In a major Reuters AI copyright decision the court sided with creators, setting a new legal precedent. Tatiana Cirisano of MIDiA explains Reuters vs. Ross and how the impact on the music industry is still unfolding.

Alana Bonilla on 02/24/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians

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How Private Equity PRO Ownership hurts US Songwriters

With Private equity pro ownership of two of the three major US performance rights organizations, songwriters are paying the price, writes Bobby Owsinski.

Alana Bonilla on 02/20/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, PROs, songwriters

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Phonorecords V: How royalty rates, rules could change in CRB 5

With the next big statutory royalty battle right around the corner, songwriters have a chance to fight for a better deal. Chris Castle dives into what must be done for some real change in the system.

Alana Bonilla on 02/18/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Copyright Royalty Board, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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Musician’s Guide to Clear a Sample For Songs

Want to clear a sample for songs you are working on? This guide breaks down everything you need to know to do it the right way.

Alana Bonilla on 02/13/2025 in Copyright Law | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, indie music, music, music industry, musician, musicians

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Copyright vs Free Expression and Innovation [Op-Ed]

Copyright laws are being weaponized to silence speech, stifle creativity, and control innovation in the digital age, according to Kit Wash and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Tags: copyright law, music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians

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Copyright Office to investigate PROs: ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, GMR

The U.S. Copyright Office has published a “Notice of Inquiry” to collect information on performance rights organizations (PROs). The inquiry into ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Global Music Rights (GMR) and others comes at the behest of Congress and organizations representing venues, promoters, songwriters and music publishers.

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musicians

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US updates AI-Generated Content Copyright rules

The US Copyright Office just set the record straight on AI-generated content copyright. and the rulings could change everything for creators. From what can and can’t be copyrighted to the future of AI-assisted works, here are five key takeaways.

Tags: AI, copyright, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, US Copyright Office

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