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Whether or not any of the new centralized tech driven sync clearance services are really necessary, this is just dopey laziness by organizations that should know better. It's really not that hard or complicated for the NBA, which relies on music in many different ways, including their in-game presentation, to clear the material they need. There are literally dozens if not hundreds of professionals whose job it is to facilitate this type of clearance. #musicbiz #copyright #intellectualproperty #musicclearance https://lnkd.in/g6FkxTz2

With news breaking that more than a dozen National Basketball Association (NBA) teams are being sued for copyright infringement for using music without permission on their social media channels, I wanted to post and make sure you knew that Megatrax Music (www.megatrax.com) can provide worry-free music content and licensing for all social media and broadcast platforms. From this article (https://lnkd.in/eM5mTRFs) on Billboard "Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok provide huge libraries of licensed music for users to add to their videos. But there’s a key exception: The songs can’t be used for commercial or promotional videos posted by brands. That kind of content requires a separate synch license, just like a conventional ad on television." That is where a company like Megatrax steps in. Serving content creators for over 30 years with top-flight, exclusive music, partnering with us will provide all the clearances you could possibly need. If you ever need advice on licensing or would like to discuss partnering with Megatrax, DM me anytime! #musiclicensing #music #musicnews #copyrightlaw #copyrightinfringement #sportsvideoproduction #productionmusic #contentcreators #videoeditors #filmmakers #socialmediaproduction #marketingandadvertising

🎶 Is Your Business Playing Music Legally? 🎶 Playing music in a business setting can create a welcoming atmosphere and enhance the customer experience. However, using copyrighted music without proper licenses carries serious legal and financial risks. Here’s what you need to know: 1️⃣ Legal Risks: Publicly playing copyrighted music without licensing from rights organizations like BMI or ASCAP can result in copyright infringement. Damages can reach up to $30,000 per song for unlicensed use—and up to $150,000 if deemed willful. 2️⃣ Financial Impact: Music licensing isn’t just a box to check off. Licensing fees are far lower than the potential legal fees and damages from lawsuits. Additionally, the infringing business may be responsible for the copyright holder's legal costs. 3️⃣ Social Media & Live Events: Many social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) already handle licensing for user content. But if you’re streaming music directly on your business’s website or hosting live bands or DJs, you’ll need separate licenses to avoid liability. 💡 Stay Compliant: Many businesses are surprised by these requirements, but rights organizations are typically willing to work with you to find affordable solutions and even offer discounts through industry associations. Protect your business by licensing music responsibly—support the artists you love, avoid costly fines, and provide an enhanced experience for your customers. 🎸🎤 #BusinessTips #MusicLicensing #LegalRisk #Copyright #SmallBusiness #CustomerExperience

🏀 14 NBA teams hit with music copyright lawsuits. Here is another example of why you need a license/permission to use copyrighted material. Business owners, educate yourselves, hire a consultant such as myself to avoid these costly lawsuits that can possibly hurt your brands image. #copyrightlaw #musiclicensing #nba #musicrights https://lnkd.in/e7UaqTZ7

It was just a matter of time before we saw this: NBA teams are now facing infringement lawsuits over use of copyrighted music in their social media videos. This doesn't solely land with the marketers and brands. This underscores the issue in our digital landscape: the responsibility of platforms to protect their users IMO. Content creators and brands rely on these platforms and often assume that they are in the clear regarding copyright. It's not just about protecting brands and creators; it's about fostering a safe and compliant digital environment for all users. #NBA #Socialmedia #marketing

Music copyright licensing and enforcement is slowly reaching all ground events and premises. While copyright actions against sport organizers did happen earlier, the comprehensive approach being adopted now indicates that it will now not be easy to get away by using unlicensed music. Courts are also granting quick and blanket orders restraining use of music at different types of premises and events, forcing defendants to acquire licenses. I am through this post sharing a case filed BY PPL against a sports events management agency. It is interesting to note how the Court dealt with the multiplicity of stakeholders involved in sports events. You may use and share the case note under CC BY 4.0 License. #Sports #Music #Copyrights #Licensing #Courts

The instant lawsuit arises from an alleged breach of a Production Agreement dated 27th May, 2021, between the Plaintiff, a music company specializing in the production, distribution, and monetization of music and entertainment content, and Defendant No. 6, a renowned Bhojpuri artist engaged in singing, dancing, and acting. The Plaintiff contends that under the said agreement, all copyright in the songs/ content created by Defendant No. 6 during the term of the said agreement, vested with the Plaintiff. Defendant No. 6 has infringed the Plaintiff’s copyright and exclusivity obligations by creating content and allowing third parties (Defendant Nos. 1 to 4 and 7 to 14) to promote and monetize it on Defendant No. 5’s platform (YouTube). This infringement prompted the Plaintiff to file the present lawsuit. Defendant No. 6 has denied the allegations and raised several legal and factual defences to oppose the reliefs sought by the Plaintiff.... https://lnkd.in/g2w6pBre

Last week, the three major record labels and the Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) filed copyright infringement lawsuits against the two largest AI music generators, Suno and Udio. I share my thoughts on these lawsuits, BBL Drizzy, US Copyright Office AI policy, and more in my latest article for IPWatchdog, Inc. Check it out!

''We search the globe and analyze copyright protection laws in every major territory worldwide to identify unpaid royalty income for our clients.'' In 2016, $2.4 billion in music royalties sat unclaimed by artists. Chris Kennedy, founder of Austin-based neighbouring rights company Rident Royalties set out on a mission to change that - and ensure artists worldwide receive fair compensation for their work 🌍 8 years on, Rident Royalties now operates in over 45 territories to track, claim, or retroactively release royalty payments for some of the biggest artists and record labels in the world 🎶 Read our case study to learn how Chris is growing his company and using Wise Business to overcome the high cost of sending money globally with fast, transparent, and low fee international #payments: https://wi.se/10o13bz

Today, in WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC, INC., ET AL. v. NEALY ET AL, the SCOTUS held that the Copyright Act entitles a copyright owner to obtain monetary relief for any timely infringement claim, no matter when the infringement occurred. The Act’s statute of limitations establishes a three-year period for filing suit, which begins to run when a claim accrues (in this case the Court assumes without deciding, upon its discovery). That provision establishes no separate three-year limit on recovering damages. If any time limit on damages exists, it must come from the Act’s remedial sections. But those provisions merely state that an infringer is liable either for statutory damages or for the owner’s actual damages and the infringer’s profits. There is no time limit on monetary recovery. So a copyright owner possessing a timely claim is entitled to damages for infringement, no matter when the infringement occurred. This is great news for copyright plaintiffs.