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Copyright Law

Examine the United States copyright laws that protect intellectual property.

  • What is Copyright?
  • Christmas Songs in the Public Domain
  • Understanding US Copyright Protection in Foreign Countries
  • What is a Copyright Claimant / Rightsholder?
  • 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?
  • Free for All: Understanding Public Domain
  • Compulsory Mechanical Licensing Law
  • 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"
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