RIAA Wins One for the Fans (I mean Record Labels)
May 18th, 2007 | by amarfresh |Yes, you heard it here.
Last September, with the fans in mind, the RIAA had petitioned the US Copyright office for a decision on whether ringtones were subject to compulsory licensing as defined by section 115 of US copyright law.
In a opinion released today by the US Copyright office, ringtones do fall under compulsory licensing (in most cases).
Basically this means that artists can’t really create separate ringtone deals for the music they have already published with their record label; and that the labels retain the ability to sell ringtones for the full-track music they have already published.
All this for the fans!
And from the RIAA:
“This decision injects clarity into the marketplace - clarity that will help satisfy fans’ hunger for the latest hits from today’s best artists by affording record companies and ringtone providers the ability to move new offerings quickly and easily to consumers. Ultimately, we’re all seeking a vibrant mobile business. This decision helps us further that goal.”
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