Legal Question in Intellectual Property in California

If I were to start a business where I videotape a person(s) lip synching to a song, would I be allowed to? If I charged x amount of dollars to be hired for a couple of hours at a birthday party, am allowed to use these songs or does that violate some copyright law?


Asked on 11/08/10, 12:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Making copies of copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner, including songs, is illegal.

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Answered on 11/14/10, 11:44 am
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

As a franchise attorney, I can tell you infringing on a copyrighted song(s) is not something you want to base a business on. You can seek a copyright license to do what you intend. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

Franchise Attorney

Franchise Foundations APC

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Answered on 11/14/10, 12:31 pm


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