Written by Susan Neuberger Weller As you may recall, we asked the question in a recent blog post “Are You Willing to Pay $22,500 to Download A Song? ” Well, we now ask “Are you willing to pay $9250 to download a song?”
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Subscribe to Music RSS FeedPolitician Settling Case for Unauthorized Use of Music at Campaign Events
Posted in Copyright, Copyright Infringement, MusicWritten by Susan Neuberger Weller It appears that Newt Gingrich and Frankie Sullivan, a member of the rock band Survivor, and his company Rude Music , have reached a tentative settlement in the latter’s copyright infringement suits against Gingrich for use of the song “Eye of the Tiger” during Gingrich’s presidential campaign bid. In Rude… Continue Reading
Rules for Use of Music at Political Campaign Events
Posted in Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Fair Use, Music, Trademark, Trademark InfringementNational Public Radio had a story yesterday on politicians’ use (or misuse) of music at campaign events. It sets forth three seemingly simple rules for politicians to follow in order to avoid copyright and/or trademark based claims arising from such use: (1) know your venue; (2) know when to ask for permission; and (3) “know when to fold’em.” The American… Continue Reading
