Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New Jersey

Im a musician and if i record someone elses song and distribute as a digital file online without charging money for the song/file is that in violation of any law?


Asked on 4/22/10, 12:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Pepper Pepper Law Group, LLC

Yes, you are violating the copyright of the songwriter. You need to obtain a compulsory license and pay the applicable royalties if you record the song. The fact that you don't charge money is irrelevant.

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Answered on 4/27/10, 12:19 pm


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