Presents
Copyright is a Complex
body of law, constantly evolving to keep up with new technologies.
Technology:15-25 yrs. Ago. - advent of Home Video
U.S. Source of Copyright:
1st U.S.
Copyright Act was 200+ years ago recognized only writings
In 1909 The Old Act -
Congress saved the music industry by including:
The next update of Copyright Act with MAJOR
changes did not go into effect until 1978
In the U.S. copyright
extends
Protected works include,
to name but a few
Since 1972, sound
recordings (but not “sound alike” recordings). (SR)
Overlay that with what
rights are protected:
And for literary,
musical, dramatic works & motion pictures, and some other works, but not
including sound recordings:
The exception of sound
recordings from the so-called Performance right, was modified by Congress,
again in deference to new technology...
Also be aware of the Sonny
Bono Copyright Extension Act of 1998
With all this it is
IMPORTANT to remember that there are 2 copyrights in recorded music:
Remember:…For performance
rights in music—refer to music publishers performing rights societies, ASCAP or
BMI...
…For the “mechanical”
copying and distribution rights in music--licensed direct from the publishers
or from the National Music Publ. Assoc’n “Harry Fox Agency” and ...
…For the SOUND RECORDING (separate
Copyright-usually separate owner) go to the Record Companies...
Litigation, ADR and
Avoidance
The Secure Digital Music
Initiative and undoubtedly many more strategic alliances will start up to
handle and deliver entertainment on the World Wide Web, Web TV and other future
formats.
SDMI has resolved the immediate
issue of whether and how to have secure delivery of digital music.
AOL and Warner, Go Network
and Disney: A Trend
Licensing...
...and Branding
Thank You.