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Not terribly effectively. Rightsholders need to be aware of what they control, and act quickly when they find unlicensed and unfair uses. More proactive types of control, such as DRM, prevent even licensed and/or fair uses, and are universally unpopular, as well as eventually ineffective.
What else can I help you with?
Is there a copyright on the song Happy Birthday?
Yes; it is controlled by Warner.
What year did CD get copyright for monopoly?
The game Monopoly is controlled by Hasbro.
Who owns copyright on 'My Happiness' by Powderfinger?
The song itself is controlled by Mushroom Music, and administered by Universal. The recording would be controlled by the label.
Who are the copyright holders to the song Shop around by Captain and Tennille?
The song is controlled by Jobete, and the Captain and Tennille recording is controlled by A&M.
Who owns copyright to The Choking Kind?
The song itself is controlled by Sony/ATV Tree; sound recordings would be controlled by their particular labels.
How can you find out who holds the copyright for Round The Horne?
Rights are likely still controlled by the BBC.
What is the status on Megaman X3 copyright?
It is controlled by Capcom, and is protected for 95 years after publication.
Is the play they knew what they wanted in public domain?
No; copyright seems to be controlled by Howard's grandchildren.
Who owns copyright to Tumbling Tumbleweeds?
The song itself is controlled by Music of the West, a division of Songwriters Guild of America. Each recording may have its own copyright.
When would the author of a copyright not necessarily be the owner of that copyright?
In the case of a work-made-for-hire, the copyright would be controlled by the entity that caused the work to be created, rather than the creator. A photographer under contract to a magazine, for example, would not have copyright for those photos.
What is the copyright for Silver Haired Daddy of Mine?
It is controlled by Gene Autry's Western Music Publishing Company.
Who owns the copyright to images of the Sex Pistols?
Depending on the photographer's contract, copyright may be controlled by the photographer personally, or by the company he or she was working for (such as a magazine). Photographic rights are some of the hardest to track.
