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Music Rights

What The CASE Act Means For Musicians

Understanding the CASE Act This summer, a major artist sampled one of our artist’s songs, even after the artist rejected the original sample request. The major artist sampled the song … Continue reading →

October 17, 2019
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Music Rights

Music Copyright Guide For Indie Musicians

Music Copyright 101: How to copyright your music and compositions as an artist, songwriter, or producer. As an independent musician, you own your songs and recordings. It’s YOUR intellectual property. … Continue reading →

July 31, 2019
How to legally use samples in your music
Music Rights

How to Legally Clear Samples to Copyrighted Music

Can I sample copyrighted music without permission if it’s less than 6 seconds of audio? [Disclaimer: I’m not a lawyer. Just sayin’… ] Is sampling legal? Let’s be honest: Sampling … Continue reading →

July 10, 2019
Registering the copyright to your music is now easier than ever
Music Rights

The Easiest Way to Register Your Music Copyright

CD Baby is thrilled to partner with Cosynd to provide a quick, easy, and affordable way for musicians and collaborators to register their copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office. As … Continue reading →

February 5, 2019
When two bands have similar names: Trademark 101 for musicians
Music Rights

Music trademarks: Choosing your unique artist name

Trademark Woes: When two bands have the same name!!!!! [This article was written by Katelyn Kindberg. It should not be taken as legal advice. For help with your trademark concerns, … Continue reading →

June 18, 2018
Is there an age restriction for US copyright?
Music Rights

How old do you have to be to copyright your music?

The age limit for copyright. Is there an age requirement to copyright something in the USA?  No, there is no age requirement. But, there is a classic American Dilemma here: … Continue reading →

April 4, 2018
New legislation aims to improve royalty rates for songwriters
Music Rights

The Music Modernization Act aims to boost songwriter revenues from interactive streaming

CD Baby supports efforts to improve the way mechanical and performance royalties are calculated. The music industry is a completely different beast than it was when the copyright laws currently … Continue reading →

January 9, 2018
Worldwide Music Publishing Administration expands to 22 new countries
Music Rights

A publishing split sheet for co-songwriters

Get it in writing and protect your publishing rights. You’ve just co-written a killer song. You’re psyched. But before you leave, before you celebrate, before you tweet about it, before … Continue reading →

July 31, 2017
Music Rights

The “Poor Man’s Copyright” for songwriters: separating truth from fiction

For years I have heard the phrase “Poor Man’s Copyright” thrown around in songwriting circles. The term is often brought up as a cheap alternative to an official $35 or $55 … Continue reading →

March 3, 2017
Music Rights

Plagiarism or Inspiration?

In the age of digital music and with years of loving and learning about the ever evolving electronic music scene, we are now well accustomed to everything we hear not … Continue reading →

February 6, 2017

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