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To: locochupacabra

I'm surprised he hasn't been sued for rights infringement by playing songs that are still under copyright.


7 posted on 07/09/2004 9:17:54 AM PDT by Ro_Thunder
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To: Ro_Thunder

I'm surprised he hasn't been sued for rights infringement by playing songs that are still under copyright.



Copyright provides a "compulsory license" that allows any performer to perform any composition without permission, as long as a standard royalty is paid.


12 posted on 07/09/2004 10:07:21 AM PDT by Atlas Sneezed (Your Friendly Freeper Patent Attorney)
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