Song List:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Copyright Basics
The History of Copyright
Copyright in the United States
The Copyright Act
Term of Copyright
Termination and Recapturing of Copyright
Copyright Infringement
Damages for Infringement
Exceptions to the Exclusive Rights of Copyright Owners
Benefits of Registration
Basic Registration Process
Chapter 2: Public Performing Rights Organizations: Inside the PROs--What They Do and How They Do It
Copyright Law Basics for Public Performance
Historical Perspective
How to Join a PRO
Case Study #1
Registering Songs
Monitoring the Uses of Music
Case Study #2
Case Study #3
Blanket vs. Per Program Licenses
Source Licensing or Direct Licensing
Non-Broadcast Uses
Electronic Detection Methods
Performing Rights and the Internet
Foreign Performance Royalties
Chapter 3: Mechanical Licensing for Audio-Only Product
A Brief History of Phonorecords
The Compulsory License
Negotiated Licenses
Digital Phonorecord Delivery (DPDs)
The Controlled Composition Clause
The Harry Fox Agency
How HFA Works
Other Services and Licenses
Controlled Composition Clause
The Harry Fox Agency License
Mechanical License (I)
Mechanical License (II) Royalties Reduced Due to Controlled Compositions Clause
Chapter 4: Synchronization Licensing for Audio-Visual Productions
Copyright Law Basics for Sync Licensing
Identifying the Owners
Issues with Multiple Publishers
Using Most Favored Nations Clauses
Key License Terms
Additional Information for a Publisher to Consider
The Quotation Process
Motion Picture Licensing
Licensing for Television
Licensing Terms for Television Programs
Licensing for Home Video
Licensing for Commercials
Writer Approvals for Commercials
Collecting Public Performance Royalties
Common Music Licensing Problems
Case Study #4
Case Study #5
Music Cue Sheet
Motion Picture Synchronization and Performing Rights License--Producer's Version
Motion Picture Synchronization and Performing Rights License--Film Festivals (with Step Deals for Further Rights) Publisher's Version
Television Synchronization and Performance License (with Options)
Chapter 5: Print Licensing
Sheet Music License (with Folio Rights)
Text and Magazine Print License (One-Time Fee)
Chapter 6: Songwriter Agreements
Why Would a Songwriter Enter into These Agreements?
Assignment of Rights
Term of Services
Exercising the Options
Copyright Ownership
Exclusivity of Services
Minimum Delivery Commitment
Extension of Contract Periods
Royalties to the Writer
Split Sheets
Retention of Rights
Reversion of Unexploited Compositions
Warranty of Originality
Indemnity
Approvals Over Exploitation
Ownership Splits--New Composition
Songwriter's Contract--Individual Composition
Publishing Agreement
Assignment of Copyrights
Letter of Direction
Songwriter/Co-Publishing Agreement
Letter of Direction to ASCAP
Letter of Direction to BMI
Work for Hire Clauses
Delivery Commitment/Extension Clause
Chapter 7: Publishing Administration
Administration Agreements
Foreign Sub-Publishing Agreements
How Foreign Royalty Streams Are Paid and Distributed
Music Created for Television and Film
Black Box Income
Publishing Administration Agreement
Chapter 8: Composer Agreements
Basic Terms
Warranties and Indemnification
Common Misconceptions in Composer Agreements
Short Form Composer Agreement
Composer Licensing Agreement
Long Form Composer Loanout Agreement
Chapter 9: Pitching and Placement Agreements
What Does a Placement Company Do?
The Placement Agreement
Benefits to the Artist
Potential Pitfalls for the Company
Conclusion
Exclusive Representation Agreement
Chapter 10: Production Music Libraries
Library Composer Agreements
Re-titling Agreements
Library Licensing Agreements
Non-Exclusive Library Placement Agreement
Representation and Administration Agreement
Music Library Blanket License Agreement
Chapter 11: Sampling
Sampling Co-Administration Agreement
Chapter 12: Digital Media--Part 1
Digital Delivery: Streaming and Downloading
A Brief History of Digital Delivery
The Illegal Downloading of Music
Legal Online Music Download Services
Conflicts Within the Music Industry
Artists vs. Record Companies
Record Companies vs. Publishers
Copyright Owners vs. Consumers
Copyright Owners vs. Digital Services
Other Sources of Digital Revenue
Ringtones, Mastertones, and Ringbacks
Apps
Online Video Services
Audio Greeting Cards
Micro Licensing
Digital Rights Agreements
Chapter 13: Digital Media--Part 2
Performing Rights License Rates
SESAC
BMI
ASCAP
Recent Negotiated Settlements and Digital Rates Under Section 115
Calculating Rates under the 2008 Settlement
The 2012 Settlement
Are You In or Out?
The Future of Digital Delivery
Storage vs. Access
Survival Strategies
Royalty Rates for the Use of Musical Works in Services Providing Interactive Streaming and Limited Downloads
Summary Sheet of 2012 Section 115 CRB Settlement
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
Appendix A: Excerpts of the Copyright Act of 1976
Appendix B: Internet Copyright and Publishing Resources
Appendix C: List of Foreign Performing and Mechanical Rights Societies
Glossary
Index
About the Author
Songwriting and Band Politics
Accountings
Advances
Foreign Sub-Publishing Fees
