Trademarks And Trademark Rights Explained
With the number of legal battles currently being fought in the music industry, having a solid grasp of trademark rights, what a trademark is, and what exactly can be trademarked. Continue reading
The Ongoing Happy Birthday Copyright Saga: Warner Asks Judge To Reconsider, Filmmakers Push For Public Domain Ruling
While many may have hoped that the saga of Happy Birthday's copyright (or lack thereof) had finally come to a close, the ambiguity of the ruling has caused both sides. Continue reading
4 Services Musicians Should Register With To Make More Money
While most big-name artists will have people to set them up with these services, DIY artists who don't take the time to register their music with organizations like SoundExchange and the Harry Fox. Continue reading
Spotify Fails To License And Pay On Dozens Of Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven Songs
The music business world is reeling after the news that Spotify neglected to license and pay royalties on a large portion of Victory Records' song catalogue. While certainly alarming, it. Continue reading
How Long Until Google And EFF File Amicus Briefs In Aurous Lawsuit?
After major labels recently filed suit against the unlicensed music download and streaming service Aurous, (which is being referred to as the "PopcornTime of music") history is suggesting that the. Continue reading
6 Tips To Successfully Launch Your Music On iTunes, Amazon And Other Digital Stores
Once the recording process is successfully completed, you'll likely be eager to get your music in every digital store possible posthaste. While this takes time, there are several things that can be. Continue reading
Five Reasons Why Major Labels Didn’t Actually Blow It With Napster
Popular opinion tends to suggest that the major labels screwed up when they opted to sue Napster, rather than hammering out a deal with them. Looking at it from the. Continue reading
The Single Biggest Instagram Sin To Avoid
While a lot ideas regarding copyright and ownership remain in limbo, it is still a good policy to always give credit to the creator of a photo when sharing it. Continue reading
WARNING TO MUSICIANS: Beware Of The Controlled Composition Clause
Artists and publishers can expect to earn a statutory mechanical rate of $.091 cents per song, as outlined by American copyright law, but record labels will often exert their leverage and. Continue reading
Music Publishing News Roundup 10.16.15: New Streaming Stats • Aurous Lawsuit • Big Pimpin’ Trial
New research finds that the majority of American homes are now using audio streaming services. Findings from market-research firm Park Associates reveal that while 40% of households are currently using a. Continue reading
