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Category: Music Licensing

Posted on04/26/202411/19/2024

Analysis of Copyright Infringement Cases in Music

Introduction Music is a huge part of popular culture, with millions of songs being released every year. What most people do not realize is even…

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Posted on03/13/202403/13/2024

The Hardships of Hipgnosis Songs Fund in Light of Phonorecords III

by Kaja Deric and Vincent Williams Introduction In the years following the enactment of the Music Modernization Act, there have been numerous advancements in royalty…

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Posted on03/30/202304/13/2023

The New Model of Artist Remuneration: Opportunities in the Fan-Powered Royalties Model

The vast majority of music streaming platforms today pay artists on a pro-rata model. This is a system that pools money generated by the service,…

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Posted on11/14/202204/13/2023

Substantial Similarity: Is a Consensus Really Necessary?

Recent news has been overtaken with song theft cases, from claims that Dua Lipa stole “Levitating” to Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” getting called out…

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Posted on10/23/202210/25/2022

Expanding The Mechanical Licensing Collective: A Comprehensive Blockchain Solution to Royalty Data

The inefficient structure of the music industry denies creatives the royalties they are owed. A comprehensive global database would contribute significantly to solving this, but…

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