It was felt that there was a "standard practice" of reusing recordings in compilations without licensing them; recordings would be put on a "pending list" that dated back to the 1980s, implying that the licensing and payment was indeed pending.
Without a license, yes. That is assuming you did not personally compose, perform and record the song yourself, or take a public domain composition and perform and record it yourself, either of which would mean you own the copyright on those recordings and it would not be copyright infringement to use the recording of the song any way you like.
Yes, unless you have their permission to record a live musical performance, it would be a copyright infringement. Similarly, if they do not have permission to perform and record their rendition of a copyrighted composition, your recording of their performance would be a copyright violation and uploading it anywhere would be a further violation (unauthorized publication of an unauthorized recording).
No legal DVD/VCR combo will allow for the duplication of commercial DVDs. This is an infringement of copyright law.
There are two primary benefits. One, the copyright is then a matter of public record thus making licensing information more easily available. Two, registration is necessary if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement in the US.
In the U.S.A., the Supreme Court has decided that recording a broadcast TV show is not copyright infringement.
Contact the U.S. Copyright Office. It is an agency of the Federal Government.
I don't think it's Limewire that can sue but I think its the artist or record companies who sure. Also I've heard if your at a college that doesn't allow illegal downloading you can get kicked out.
CRIA - a baby llama, pronounced "CREE-ya". CRIA also stands for the Canadian Record Industry Association (cry-uhs)
Music attorney are attorneys who specialize in the specific issues and legal practices of the music industry They specialize in areas that are unique to the music industry such as: recording contracts, royalties, licensing of songs, copyrights, taxes, etc. Typically a music attorney will read over all contracts for a music artist. They will also represent artists or record companies in court over issues like copyright infringement, disputes over royalty payments, illegal downloads, misuse of an artist's material, etc.
any file sharing of copyrighted music is illegal, downloading to your ipod makes it no more or less so. Unless the music is set for open distribution by the record company, you did not buy the music therefore it is copyright infringement
Sympathy for the Record Industry was created in 1988.
Copyright protection is not contingent on copyright registration. In many countries, including the United States, copyright is automatically conferred upon the creation of an original work once it is fixed in a tangible medium, such as writing a book, composing music, or creating art. This inherent protection grants the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their work. While registration is not a prerequisite for copyright protection, it offers valuable benefits. Registering your copyright with the appropriate government authority, such as the U.S. Copyright Office, establishes a public record of your ownership, which can be essential when enforcing your rights in legal disputes. Registration also facilitates legal action against copyright infringement and provides a stronger basis for claiming damages. However, it is important to note that copyright protection begins automatically upon creation, whether or not you choose to register your work.