In the burgeoning creator economy, artists are being blindsided by legal regulations. Lynn Gonzalez, Partner, Granderson Des Rochers, LLP, led “Creators Beware: Legal & Business Issues Affecting Emerging Artists” with panelists Matt Cuttler, Partner, Rothenberg, Mohr & Binder, LLP; Alicia Ferriabough Taylor, Partner, The Law Offices of Robert A. Celestin, Esq; Jeanine McLean, President, MBK Entertainment Services & CEO, Cast Light Media; and Antoinette Trottman, SVP, Business Affairs Administration, Universal Music Group. As artists grow, they have had to learn about the regulations around royalty free loops, sample elements, and publishing violations. Trotman said, “it is best for the rights not to get muddy in the sense that some publishers want a fraction of the master rights or the artist wants a fraction of the publishing rights.” As artists become more self-sufficient and educated about the industry, they are less reliant on signing with a large label. However, that means they are missing out on benefits like development and funding. When labels are looking for the next artist to sign, their work ethic and track record are strong starting points. “Not everything is a viral explosion overnight. Some talents have been polishing their art for ten years,” said Cuttler. Ultimately, artists must navigate these complexities carefully to protect their livelihood and ensure long-term success in an evolving industry. Isis Alava
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Believe it or not, you can get some useful intellectual property tips from Def Leppard! Check out this video to see why.
No f-f-foolin’, one of the biggest selling rock bands of all time made clever use of intellectual property law to benefit their income. Watch this short video by Procido LLP’s Senior Counsel, Craig Zawada, K.C. to see how Def Leppard adapted to new technology, and why it is something to remember when protecting your IP ownership rights.
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What are the benefits for upcoming musicians registering their trade marks? We take a look at copyright and protecting your reputation in the music industry. If done correctly, musicians can reap the rewards of managing their intellectual property, which you can read about here: https://lnkd.in/ekhYPj9v #TradeMarks #IntellectualProperty #Copyright #MusicIndustry
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This Wednesday, April 17th, I'll be joining Edward Fultz, Gwendolyn Seale, and Nnamdi Ezenwa on a panel hosted by the ABA Young Lawyers Division, called "Entertainment Law Nuts and Bolts: What to Do When Your Pro Bono Client is an Artist or Social Influencer." We'll be discussing: ➡ Common pitfalls associated with entertainment-related contracts for pro bono clients; ➡ Best practices for protecting pro bono client's work under Copyright Law; and ➡ The legal implications of advertising and content misuse associated with pro bono entertainment clients. If you're a young lawyer who's interested in working with entertainment industry clients, be sure to register! Pro bono work is a GREAT way to get your foot in the door and gain real-world experience. The link to register is in the comments. #entertainmentlaw #probono #creatoreconomy #artists
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Artists thrive on pushing boundaries with their work, yet navigating legal pitfalls is crucial to protect artistic expression. Artists can boldly explore provocative themes and challenge norms while ensuring their creative freedom is legally protected. When creating art that challenges societal norms or addresses sensitive political issues, it's essential to consider securing copyright for your work to establish ownership and safeguard against infringement and legal disputes, enabling you to capitalize on its attention. While art enjoys First Amendment protections, avoid creating pieces that could be deemed obscene, as courts may limit these protections. Additionally, always obtain permission before using someone's likeness to respect their right of publicity. Discover more about creating potentially offensive or politically sensitive art: https://bit.ly/4eHL0RT Follow us all week for more legal insights into the world of art and how creators can navigate the legal landscape with confidence! #Art #Protection #Creators #Rights #RLEntertainment
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Last week, U.S. lawmakers introduced the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (the No Fakes Act). The bill aims to protect individuals' images, voices, and likenesses from unauthorized digital replicas, commonly known as deepfakes. If passed, this legislation would represent a significant shift in rights of publicity in the U.S., establishing a federal property right and harmonizing protections across states, but only with respect to realistic digital replicas of one's voice or likeness. The bill also proposes that the right be personal and non-assignable until death, though it could be licensed for up to 10 years by adults and 5 years by minors. Nick Breen and I prepared a detailed client alert that breaks down the bill's potential impact and some key open questions. You can read the full summary here: https://lnkd.in/eu5jd-pa. As always, we're here to help you understand how these changes might affect your business. Feel free to reach out with any questions. #EntertainmentLaw #DigitalReplicas #NoFakesAct #IntellectualProperty #Deepfakes #LegalUpdate
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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
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