These two Court Decisions should push you to Copyright your songs NOW!
Copyright registration is not technically required to recieve copyright protection., but two recent court decisions underscore the importance of registering your work right away. by Stephen Carlisle of Nova Southeastern. Continue reading
AI Copyright Confusion: An excerpt from the Musician’s AI Handbook
Bobby Owsinski gets deeper into his more than helpful AI handbook for artists and music lovers alike looking to learn more about AI’s role in the industry. by Bobby Owsinski. Continue reading
Queen’s Brian May reacts brilliantly to fans getting Copyright Strikes for sharing videos
Queen fans are being penalized for posting concert videos of the well-loved band, and guitarist Brian May had something to say about it. by Timothy Geigner from Tech Dirt Copyright. Continue reading
These Songs & Recordings are now in the Public Domain and Free to use
Every year, the copyright for thousands of songs, recordings, films, books, and more expire and enter the public domain. That makes them free to record, sample, use in videos, and. Continue reading
MLC Audits & Renewal of its Government Mandate [Chris Castle]
The clock is ticking for copyright owners to audit The MLC, writes Chris Castle, and you can only audit “once in a year for any or all of the three. Continue reading
BMG settles ‘My Poops’ parody of Blackeyes Peas ‘My Humps’ copyright case
BMG went to court after “My Poops,” a parody of the Black Eyed Peas hit song “My Humps,” was used to sell pooping Unicorn toys. by Timothy Geigner from Tech. Continue reading
What happens when a musician dies? How to protect your music now
It’s better to be safe than sorry, so make sure your music rights and assets are all set to go in the right places so your music can live on. Continue reading
How to take action if your music is stolen or used without permission
Once you’ve protected your music by registering it with the U.S. Copyright Office, it’s time to learn how to report infringement. This guide gives you a few options on how. Continue reading
U.S. opens inquiry into Generative AI copyright and policy issues
Generative A.I. is artificial intelligence that has the ability to create text, images, or media. Now the Copyright Office must consider how to or not to protect the creative works. Continue reading
‘Thinking Out Loud’ about the ‘Blurred Lines’ of U.S. Copyright Law [Wallace Collins]
Entertainment lawyer Wallace Collins shares the overlapping impact of two major music copyright court decisions. “Current artists are effectively midgets standing on the shoulders of giants in order to reach. Continue reading