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Music Copyright Law

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ISBN-10: 1435459725

ISBN-13: 9781435459724

Edition: 2012

Authors: David J. Moser, Cheryl L. Slay

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Gain an in-depth understanding of a topic that is vital to the success of anyone in or entering the music industry, with MUSIC COPYRIGHT LAW. From songwriters and performers to managers, producers, and agents - everyone is affected by the issues covered in this book. Avoiding the technical jargon and "lawyerspeak" that bogs down other books on the subject, the book explores the world of copyright law and hones in on how it applies to music. It begins by building a foundational knowledge of the fundamentals of copyright law, what it protects, the benefits of registering a copyright, and what to do when copyright has been infringed. Once the fundamentals are established, coverage expands to…    
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Book details

List price: $32.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Course Technology
Publication date: 12/5/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 8.58" wide x 10.91" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 1.958
Language: English

David Moser is a professor in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business at Belmont University where he teaches courses in Intellectual Properties, Legal Issues in the Music Industry, Music Publishing, and Multimedia Law. Moser is also an attorney with more than ten years of experience in intellectual property and entertainment law. He represents clients such as record companies, music publishers, songwriters, recording artists, producers, managers, and Internet businesses. He also teaches an online copyright course at UCLA Extension School and is a recipient of a Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct research on intellectual property piracy in the Philippines. Moser is a…    

Cheryl L. Slay is an Entertainment and Intellectual Property Attorney and Assistant Professor of Music Business at Belmont University. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland School of Law, a Master of Public Administration from Atlanta University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, and completed the Harvard Law School Program of Continuing Education for Lawyers in International & Comparative Intellectual Property. In addition to serving as a professor, Ms. Slay is an attorney with over 10 years of experience in copyright and entertainment law, providing representation for musicians, independent record companies and filmmakers, and other…    

Introduction
What is Copyright?
The History of Copyright
What Can Be Protected by Copyright?
Ownership of Copyright
The Reproduction Right
The Derivative and Distribution Rights
Public Performance and Display Rights
Duration of Copyright
Copyright Formalities
Infringement of Copyright
Defenses to Infringement
Remedies for Copyright Infringement
International Copyright Protection
Copyright and Digital Technology
The Online Music War
Glossary
Index