This second edition expands on and updates this unique guide to the function, application and management of copyright within the music industry. All chapters have been revised to incorporate the latest developments in technology, research, case law and policy in music copyright.Hayleigh Bosher presents relevant real world examples with practical, step-by-step guidance for stakeholders of all types. The book signposts the future of copyright in the music industry through an examination of new technologies such as artificial intelligence.Key Features:Written in an engaging and approachable styleExplains key concepts as well as commonly misunderstood topics, such as sampling and fair useProvides new chapters on music streaming, AI and the EU Digital Single Market Copyright DirectiveEvaluates recent copyright infringement cases such as those against Rudimental’s ‘Waiting All Night’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’Musicians, producers, copyright holders and other practitioners in the music industry will find this an indispensable and easy-to-use resource for navigating all aspects of music copyright. It will also be of interest to academics and students of copyright law and music.
Hayleigh Bosher, Reader in Intellectual Property Law, Brunel University of London and Legal Consultant specialising in Intellectual Property in the creative industries, UK
ContentsForeword to the second edition by Tom Gray xviii Foreword I to the first edition by David Martin xxv Foreword II to the first edition by Andrea Martin xxvii Foreword III to the first edition by Scott Farrant xxviii Preface xxx Key terms xxxiv Copyright in the Music Industry playlist PART I MUSIC AND COPYRIGHT Introduction to Part I: music and copyright 1 Why copyright matters in music 2 What is copyright? 3 Copyright in a song 4 What copyright gives you 5 What copyright does not give you PART II MANAGING MUSIC COPYRIGHT Introduction to Part II: managing music copyright 6 Who owns the copyright?7 Roles and relationships 8 Contracts 9 Licensing 10 Social media PART III INFRINGEMENTIntroduction to Part III: infringement 11 What is copyright infringement? 12 Who copied my song? 13 More music copying cases 14 Inspiration or infringement 15 Sampling 16 Counterfeit goods PART IV ENFORCEMENTIntroduction to Part IV: enforcement 17 Starting a copyright infringement claim18 Where to make a claim19 Evidence and musicology reports 20 Remedies 21 How to take online action PART V CURRENT AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTSIntroduction to Part V: current and recent developments 22 The UK Music Streaming Inquiry 23 EU copyright in the Digital Single Market Directive 24 Artificial intelligence and music: authorship and ownership 25 Artificial intelligence: infringement and exceptions 26 Deepfakes and personality rights 27 Blockchain and NFTs in the music industryIndex
‘Dr Bosher offers a lucidly engaging exploration of music copyright for both lawyers and musicians. Thoughtfully structured and paced, the book makes complex legal ideas accessible without oversimplifying. Informative yet genuinely fun to read, it is an excellent resource for both new and seasoned music creators and legal practitioners.’