Love it or hate it, copyright law is an unavoidable part of the music industry. Whether you are a mobile DJ, club DJ, mixshow DJ, remixer, producer, or artist, it is important to understand music copyright law. In this session, Coe Ramsey, entertainment lawyer and former mixshow DJ, club DJ, and remixer for Ultimix Records, covered:
- What does copyright law protect?
- What kind of licenses do you need?
- How do you get a copyright?
Coe’s music entertainment law practice includes representation of major recording artists and producers, development and A&R companies, bands, musicians, singers, songwriters, record companies, publishers, music producers, re-mixers, disc jockeys, and other artists. He represents clients on various matters relating to the music entertainment business, including record contracts, publishing agreements, producer agreements, record profit share agreements, band agreements, development contracts, formation and financing of entertainment companies, agency agreements, music licensing, songwriter agreements, sponsorship agreements, and touring and live performance contracts.