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by argoodlw | May 9, 2013 | Copyright, Derivative Rights, Entertainment, Entertainment Law, Fair Use, Internet, Legal Resources, Licensing, Music, Royalties, Royalty Free Music
A common question from DJs and music producers is: “what right do I have to create and protect my own music using ‘royalty free’ samples, beats, and loops?” Can you copyright work that you derive from these sources? The simple answer is yes, if certain requirements...
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by argoodlw | Apr 30, 2013 | Copyright, Derivative Rights, Entertainment, Entertainment Law, Fair Use, Internet, Legal Resources, Licensing, Music, Royalties
This is the third part in our series on what makes a copyright. If you’re just jumping in, take a look at the first two parts linked below to get caught up. To refresh, the six parts of copyright are: The right to reproduce the copyrighted work The right to prepare...
