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
Can you copyright a rhythm? We’re about to find out
Can you copyright a rhythm? A lawsuit over a reggaeton rhythm could change songwriting and music forever – and not for the better. by Glyn Moody from Tech Dirt One. Continue reading
Music Business Law Basics for musicians
Here are some copyright law basics to help musicians navigate the music industry and know their rights. by Valerie Lovely of Berkeley Online You’re more likely to pave a successful. Continue reading
U.S. Copyright Office asks stakeholders about late fees for Royalties
U.S. Copyright Office announced that they are seeking stakeholders’ comments on when fees for late royalty payments should be assessed for digital music providers under the Music Modernization Act’s blanket. Continue reading
US Copyright Term Extensions end, but Public Domain still faces threats
Internet users recognized that ever-longer copyright terms impoverish the public conversation and benefit almost no one. by MITCH STOLTZ of Electronic Frontier Foundation We’re taking part in Copyright Week, a series. Continue reading
Copyrights get complicated as music created using AI flood the market
Songs produced and written by AI have become increasingly popular, The music industry is struggling to keep up, and antiquated copyright laws are not helping. by Glyn Moody of Tech. Continue reading
Songwriters take the win with this Copyright Office ruling
The Copyright Office may have just lifted some weight off the shoulders of songwriters all around by making sure royalties are going to the right people. by Bobby Owsinski of. Continue reading
A beginner’s guide to Intellectual Property in Music
Want to know more about protecting your music? Here is every you need to know about intellectual property. by Janelle Borg from AmplifyYou Let’s say you have just written a. Continue reading
Lawsuit over the ‘Coachella’ name between AEG and Live Nation settled
AEG/Goldenvoice and Live Nation have been feuding since 2021 over a New Year’s Eve event using ‘Coachella’ in the name, and have recently come to a settlement. by Stacy Simons Santos. Continue reading
