compulsory license

Can I record and sell a cover version of another person’s song without their permission?

Yes, a compulsory license to make and sell a cover version of another person’s song exists, subject to some conditions. The Copyright Act allows anyone to make a recording of a cover version of a nondramatic musical work, but the owner of the copyright in the musical work must have the first chance to do […]

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What is a “compulsory license”?

A compulsory license is a statutory license that allows anyone to use a particular kind of copyrighted work without the owner’s permission, provided a fee is paid and prescribed legal procedures are followed. One of the more popular compulsory licenses is the statutory license to make and distribute copies of a recording of a cover

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