Copyright Law
Examine the United States copyright laws that protect intellectual property.
- What is Copyright?
- Christmas Songs in the Public Domain
- Compulsory Mechanical Licensing Law
- Understanding US Copyright Protection in Foreign Countries
- What is a Copyright Claimant / Rights Holder?
- How Long Can a Publisher Keep a Writer's Publishing?
- What are Statutory Damages and Why Should I Care?
- Six Ways Copyright Law Protects Musicians
- What Does "Prima Facie" Mean and Why Is It Important?
- What Is the Public Domain?
- About Public Domain
- What Is The Music Modernization Act (MMA)?
- What is Copyright Infringement?
- What is an Interpolation?
- What is a Derivative Work?
- What is Fair Use?
- What is the Right of First Release?
- Work for Hire: Is It Possible to Infringe on Your Own Work?
- Can I Use Just 8 Bars of a Song or a Few Seconds of a Recording Without a License?
- How Can I Get Sued for Infringement if I'm Not Making Any Money Off of My Work? What Damages Can They Claim?
- How Copyright Law Distinguishes Between a "Sound Recording" and a "Phonorecord"