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If I Don't Own the Rights to This Song: What That Means and Why It Matters

If you say, I don't own the rights to this song, you are stating a fact about copyright: the musical composition and sound recording are controlled by other owners. Rights holde...

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Who Owns the Rights to The Wizard of Oz Movie

The question of who owns the rights to The Wizard of Oz movie begins with the 1939 MGM film “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” That film is not in the public domain and remains u...

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Happy Birthday Song Royalties: What You Need to Know

Happy birthday song royalties arise whenever the familiar melody and lyrics are performed publicly or synchronized in video and other commercial contexts. This overview explains...

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