Music copyright law [

Avoiding the technical jargon and "lawyerspeak", this 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 t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Moser, David J. (Author), Slay, Cheryl L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, Massachusetts : Course Technology, Cengage Learning , c2012
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. What is copyright?
  • 2. The history of copyright
  • 3. What can be protected by copyright?
  • 4. Ownership of copyright
  • 5. The reproduction right
  • 6. The derivative and distribution rights
  • 7. Public performance and display rights
  • 8. Duration of copyright
  • 9. Copyright formalities
  • 10. Infringement of copyright
  • 11. Defenses to infringement
  • 12. Remedies for copyright infringement
  • 13. International copyright protection
  • 14. Copyright and digital technology
  • 15. The online music war