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It allows anyone who publicly performs, copies or makes adaptations to be sued if they do not obtain a license.
There are actually two US c ompanies whose sole business is to track the use of protected material by unauthorized users and collect the royalties.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoYes. Both the song itself and the performance of it are protected separately, so for example sheet music can be controlled by one company, and a recording of the same song by another.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoTo enable the songwriter and/or artist to ascribe value to their intellectual property, and possibly derive an income from it, so they can stop waiting tables.
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What are original works of authorship are protected by?
Copyright law.
Is music intellectual property?
Virtually all recordings are protected by copyright, and all contemporary music. Older works (prior to 1923 in the US) may not be protected, but arrangements, adaptations, performances, and recordings of it would be.
Where can you find free sheet music for Fireflies by Owl City?
Nowhere, because modern rock and pop music is protected by copyright law.
Where Can you Find free Raiders March Sheet Music For Trumpet?
Legally, nowhere. It's protected by copyright law.
Where can you get free printable piano sheet music for pop songs?
Nowhere. Modern pop music is protected by copyright law and is not legally available for free.
Where do you get Halo 3 music for trombone free?
Legally, nowhere, as the music is protected by copyright law. If you don't want to pay, you could transcribe it yourself.
Works such as books are protected by what law?
Books and other literary works are protected by copyright law.
Where can you get free piano sheet music for todays hit pop songs?
Nowhere. Modern music is protected by copyright law and is NOT legally available anywhere for free.
Whose rights are protected by copyright law?
Copyright law is designed to ascribe exclusive rights to the creator of a work.
How is a website protected by copyright?
A website is considered a "literary work" under copyright law.
What technologies are protected by a copyright?
Technology would typically be protected by patent law, with the exception of software, which can fall under both copyright and patent.
What is the copyright date for whitehousegov?
The official website whitehouse.gov is not protected by copyright, pursuant to federal law.
