by Nikki Leung, Emory Law Class of 2016 For as long as a copyright is valid, only the copyright owner and those authorized by the copyright owner may reproduce, distribute, perform, display, broadcast, or create a derivative work based on the protected work.[1] Granting those exclusive rights to creators, at least in theory, also serves […]
Casting a Net: Podcasts, Webcasts, and the Licensing Regime
So you want to start a music podcast. Or, maybe a music webcast. Regardless of which format you choose, you’ll need to acquaint yourself with copyright law and licensing. But how easy it is to license the content you desire varies greatly on whether you opt for a podcast, where users download your episodes (much […]