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Fair use or not fair use, that is the question. Given that the defendant used complete songs along with a significant amount of concert footage and may have also monetized the content on their channel, the fair use defense seems weak in this case. #SixDegrees #theRightContent #theRightToUseIt #DigitalMillenniumCopyrightAct #FairUse #CopyrightInfringement https://lnkd.in/eDYNHe-U

Royalties of 'Happy Birthday' song Singing 'Happy Birthday to you' in a movie used to require a royalty fee. Its melody originated from "Good Morning to All," written by sisters Patty S. Hill and Mildred J. Hill in 1893, with the "Happy Birthday" lyrics added later. The Clayton F. Summy Company published "Good Morning to All" and filed a copyright claim in 1935, including the "Happy Birthday" lyrics. Over the years, the copyright was owned by various companies, including Warner Chappell Music Inc., which earned about $2 million per year in royalties. In 2015, U.S. District Judge George H. King ruled that Warner Chappell did not possess a valid copyright for the song. Consequently, Warner Chappell agreed to pay $14 million to settle the case and declare the song in the public domain. Before this, fees for using the song in movies and TV shows ranged from $5,000 to $30,000 for public performance rights. Copyright of this video is owned by Origin Law Labs Pvt. Ltd. #originlawlabs #origin #lawby26 #happybirthday #birthdaysong #birthdays #royalties #songs #song #happy #wishes #birdthdaywishes #hillsisters #hill #intellectualproperty #ip #ipshorts #law #legality #law

What a mess. Ideally the legal/music industry could come to a consensus on what the core elements of a song are and make quick work of cases where defendants don’t infringe in such a way that the cores of each song don’t SOUND substantially similar but the whole field is so subjective. Sigh. #musiclaw #copyrightlaw #intellectualproperty

Intellectual Property Rights in the Music Industry: Trump vs. O'Connor Sinead O’Connor’s Estate has asked Donald Trump not to use her famous “Nothing Compares 2 U” recording at his political rallies. So what is the legal position? Catch the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/ecn7yggJ If you need legal advice on intellectual property rights, get in touch with Howard Ricklow today: 📧 enquiries@wellerslawgroup.com #musicindustry #IPLaw #intellectualproperty #musicrights #PRS #lawfirm #legaladvice

In light of The Times story about Blur drummer (and prospective MP) Dave Rowntree's legal challenge against the PRS over "black box" income distribution, we're reminded of the broader industry imperative: transparency and fairness in royalty management. Rowntree's efforts spotlight the critical issues of data accuracy and equitable distribution, echoing the concerns across all rights collections, including neighbouring rights. At Media IP Rights we see this as a pivotal moment for the entertainment industry. It's an opportunity to advocate for systems that ensure all creators - composers, performers, featured artists, producers - are fairly compensated. This case not only challenges current practices but also invites a dialogue on reforming rights management to adapt to the digital age's demands. Let's support efforts towards transparency and equity, ensuring the entertainment industries remain a vibrant, rewarding space for all creative talents. #MusicIndustry #FairCompensation #RoyaltyRights #DigitalAgeTransformations #NeighbouringRights #FilmRights #Streaming

Big moves in the music industry! SoundExchange's $150M lawsuit against SiriusXM shifts to NY. The battle over unpaid royalties heats up, as New York's courts prepare to weigh in. Stay tuned for the next chapter in this legal drama! #MusicRoyalties #SoundExchangeVsSiriusXM

The Supreme Court provided a reminder yesterday of a top rule in appellate practice -- answer the question asked – while also providing a glimpse into a dispute among the justices about what types of cases to hear in the first instance. The majority in Warner Chappell Music, Inc. et al. v. Sherman Nealy, et al., a case about the scope of damages under the Copyright Act, takes to task (albeit in a footnote) the petitioner for briefing an issue on which the court did not grant review regarding whether the date of an infringement or the discovery of it starts the clock ticking on the statute of limitations. The dissent, meanwhile, criticizes the majority for assuming, without deciding, that the discovery rule applies. As the dissent writes, nothing requires the Court to “expound on the details of a rule of law that [the parties] may assume but very likely does not exist. . . . Better, in my view, to answer a question that does matter than one that almost certainly does not.” Ouch! #masteringthelaw #appellateprocedure #appellatepractice #copyrightlaw

https://lnkd.in/e_uTvcsp @believe is going to get its ass kicked in court! #musiclaw #copyrightlaw

#ICYMI: "Times Up? Not So Fast: Supreme Court Rules Damages Are Not Limited to Three Year Look Back Where Copyright Act Claim is Timely under “Discovery Rule” NEW #GenovaBurns Complex Commercial Litigation blog authored by Partner Lawrence Bluestone, Esq. and Gina Maturi, J.D. (pending admission). #CopyrightLaw #IntellectualProperty #CopyrightInfringement #NowYouKnow #ComplexCommercialLitigation https://lnkd.in/g9CBPpxd

With so much moving online, I think today's (not exactly surprising) Supreme Court ruling in Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy is going to have a huge impact on copyright claims over the next few years. I would expect to see more claims, higher awards and settlement payouts, and more pressure from legal and risk management teams to get documentation in order as a result of this ruling. https://lnkd.in/ggj7wKEY