As many know, the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) is set to “go live” on January 1, 2021. Despite many worries that were expressed in 2018 when the MLC was authorized and despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that there will be no significant delays or requests to Congress for more time. It […]
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Signing up with one of the available performance rights organizations may help you in getting closer to benefiting income from your ownership in your copyrighted music. benefits of your copyrighted music. Under the Copyright Act — 17 USC § 101 et seq. — as long as a musician retains ownership of the copyright to his
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Trademark licensing is the process where a trademark owner agrees to give another person or company permission to use its trademark, in a commercial setting, in exchange for a fee. There are many reasons why licensing a trademark can be very advantageous. Trademark licenses are complex with several points to be negotiated. An attorney who is well acquainted with trademark licensing is invaluable in providing information regarding licensing requirements and advice in creating and negotiating a trademark license.
