Artist Rights And Royalty Disputes

Artist rights and royalty disputes in the music industry revolve around the ownership, control, and compensation for musical works. These disputes often involve issues such as music royalties¹, performing rights², and the ownership of master recordings, as exemplified by the Taylor Swift masters dispute³. They highlight the complexities of intellectual property within the entertainment sector.

Artist Rights And Royalty Disputes

Artist rights and royalty disputes in the music industry revolve around the ownership, control, and compensation for musical works. These disputes often involve issues such as music royalties¹, performing rights², and the ownership of master recordings, as exemplified by the Taylor Swift masters dispute³. They highlight the complexities of intellectual property within the entertainment sector.

Artist Rights And Royalty Disputes

Artist rights and royalty disputes in the music industry revolve around the ownership, control, and compensation for musical works. These disputes often involve issues such as music royalties¹, performing rights², and the ownership of master recordings, as exemplified by the Taylor Swift masters dispute³. They highlight the complexities of intellectual property within the entertainment sector.

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