For an original song, do both the producer (beatmaker) of the track and the lyric writer (artist) get 100% of publishing?
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Answered on July 17, 2013
Actually, you are correct. BMI does insist that a member register the song by using a 200% figure with 100% attributed to the writer's share and...
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Copyright Permissions
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Answered on August 14, 2012
Publishers will often attempt to make enough creative changes to public domain works such that the new work exhibits sufficient enough expression...
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I have been offered a music co-publishing deal for several of my songs
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Answered on August 14, 2012
As with any agreement, the devil is in the details. Term and reversion of the copyright assignment fluctuate widely depending on your experience in...
Can a person's agent/manager/etc sign an audio/visual release form on their behalf and it be binding?
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Answered on August 14, 2012
As others have mentioned, the manager must have the authority to act as your agent or have power-of-attorney which is often documented in the...
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Have a resturant/bar.... im already signed with ASCAP and BMI for music rights for the business. Do i have to also have SESAC?
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Answered on August 14, 2012
Unless your restaurant / bar is a "live music" venue you may want to consider paying for a programmable music service such as DMX, Play Network or...
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Trademark infringement
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Answered on May 06, 2010
Unfortunately you will probably have to revise your trademark.
Registering an entity name with the Texas Secretary of State's office is very...
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