What is copyrightable
APPLS MDM
A
APPLS MDM
Archetectual works
P
APPLS MDM
Pantomimes and choreography
P2
APPLS MDM
Pictoral, graphic, and sculture works
L
APPLS MDM
Literary Works
S
APPLS MDM
Sound Recordings
M
APPLS MDM
Motion Picture / audio visual
D
APPLS MDM
Dramatic works, including accompany music
M2
APPLS MDM
Musical works including accompany works
When is copyright secured
when the work is CREATED. created means a fixed form
Exclusive rights of copyright owners
RPPDDD
R
RPPDDD
Reproducingthe work in copies or phonorecords
P
RPPDDD
Performing the work publicly (literary, dramatic, choreography, motion pictures)
P2
RPPDDD
Perform the work publicly (sound recordings)
D
RPPDDD
Display the works publicly
D2
RPPDDD
Distribute copies or phonorecrods
D3
RPPDDD
Derivative works based upon the work
what is a copyright “formality”
specific actiona a claimant must take to validate a claim to copyright
three types of formalities
NDR
N
NDR
Notice of copyright
D
NDR
Deposit of Copies
R
NDR
Registration of claim to copyright
how long is the duration of a song when the writer is known
as of Jan 1978 – 70 yrs after the death of the last writier
duration of copyright for work for hire
95 years from publication or 120 years from creation (which ever is shorter)
“fair use”
refers to specific acutions a claimant must take to validate a clain to copyright
when can songwriters reclaim songs from publishers?
any time during a 5yr period after the 35th year of publication. (except for work for hire)