Drake vs. UMG: A.I. is “Not Like Us”
In the ever-dramatic world of music, where beats drop and egos clash, we now have a new contender in the ongoing Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef: Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Music Licensing
Top Three Legal Issues in the Entertainment Industry in 2024
Here’s a look at the top three legal issues facing the entertainment industry in 2024, based on what we’ve seen in the first quarter and what’s likely to evolve into litigation throughout this year and into the next.
Pandora Switches to Interactive Streaming, Leaving Artists in the Dust
Pandora first made a name for itself as an internet-radio service, and in recent years has evolved into an on-demand streaming service.
How Can An IP Lawyer Help An Athlete Or Entertainer?
An intellectual property (IP) entertainment lawyer can assist athletes, entertainers, and creative professionals. As skilled professionals in IP law, entertainment lawyers help clients protect, manage, and profit from their creative works and persona. This blog post will explore how an IP entertainment lawyer can help with trademark and copyright registration, licensing agreements, publicity rights management, and resolving IP disputes.
Navigating the Dual Copyrights of Music: Understanding Masters and Publishing Rights
Recorded music is complicated, from a legal and business perspective. There are two kinds of copyrights involved (the musical composition or “publishing” or the song, and the sound recording or “master”). This means that for every song that you hear on the radio, there are two sets of rights owners. […]