Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

Copyright Laws re:VHS/CDs/DVDs

We have a home theater business (LLC Nevada corp w/license to do business in California) and want to use DVDs/VHS for demonstration purposes at an upcoming county fair where we will have an exhibit. We have seen this done at trade shows --NAB/INFOCOMM/etc., and need to know what guidelines we must follow. Are there usage fees/legal docs that must be completed? If so, who would we contact? Any and all help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance. dd :)


Asked on 6/13/04, 7:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Copyright Laws re:VHS/CDs/DVDs

The easiest and best solution is to use one of the demo tapes produced, say, by a HDTV manufacturer.

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Answered on 6/13/04, 8:35 pm
Jim McCullaugh Law Offices of Jim McCullaugh

Re: Copyright Laws re:VHS/CDs/DVDs

Contact the copyright holders of each program you want to show. If it's going to 'promote' the program and show just a brief clip, then you might get permission. Contact the business affairs dept. of the studios to start. You might also contact the video trade association - VSDA --Video Software Dealer's Assn. -- for guidance.

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Answered on 6/14/04, 12:59 am


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