Author:
Bargfrede, Allen, author.
Edition Statement:2nd edition.
ImprintBoston, MA : Berklee Press, [2017]
ImprintMilwaukee, Wisconsin : Hal Leonard, [2017]
Imprint2017
Descriptionxi, 191 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Note:History of the music industry and copyright law -- Copyright law basics -- Copyright in music -- What is a "copy" and what is a "performance"? -- Musical works -- Sound recordings -- Touring and artist management -- Copyright and the changing distribution of music -- Digital music delivery formats -- CRB rate decisions and royalty payments -- Gaps in copyright law -- DMCA/copyright law reform -- How vitrual reality, social networking sites, advertisers, bloggers, and others fit in -- Overseas licensing/challenges of operating in a global environment -- How to start an online music service -- Apendix A : abbreviations -- Appendix B : performing rights organizations and related companies -- Appendix C : A & M Records, Inc. v. Napster, 239 F.3d 1004, (9th Cir. 2001, excerpted) -- Appendix D : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc., et al. v. Grokster, Ltd., 545 U.S. 913 (2005, excerpted) -- Appendix E : Payment flows in digital music -- Appendix F : Helpful documents.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
