Online Licensing Companies [Music Think Tank]

Disclaimer: RAP does not vouch for or endorse any of these companies.  You must make your own determination of whether or not any of the list companies are right for you.

Compiled by Don “Wicked D” Harrison for Music Think Tank. Read the full post here: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/online-music-licensing-resources.html

AttackTrax

Claims to insert hundreds of songs into films, documentaries, television/cable programs, extreme sports videos, exercise videos, etc.

Beatpick

A global music licensing company working for adverts, films and games.

CrucialMusic

A bridge that links independent artists and musicians to those in the industry who want their songs. Humtoo Connects music makers with projects that need music.

LicenseQuote

A complete music licensing e-commerce solution which makes it easy for you to license your music from your own website and keep 100% of the sales revenues.

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How To Screw Over a Label With Your Trademark [Music Globalization]

Read the accompanying post here: http://www.musicglobalization.com/2011/08/why-your-band-needs-registered.html

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Copyright Basics: What Is Copyright?

Q.  What is a copyright and why is it important?

A. Copyright is a form of legal protection, provided by federal statute, to creators of artistic works.  As mandated in the United States constitution, the purpose of the copyright statute is to promote the progress of science and useful arts by giving creators certain exclusive rights to control their works for a limited time.  These exclusive rights essentially ensure that, from a legal standpoint, no one but the creator can use a work in a number of proscribed manners without the creator’s permission.  Thus, the exclusive rights afforded by copyright give rise to its legal definition: “a limited duration monopoly.”

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