Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Michigan

Re: Original songs protected? Dont understand contest rules

It is difficult to answer this question completely, inasmuch as only a portion of the agreement is included. All of the terms of the submission agreement must be considered to determine what protection, if any, is provided to someone who submits a song.

What is provided suggests that the company sponsoring the contest is trying to protect itself from a copyright infringement claim. The holder of a copyright might demonstrate that another person has infringed on the copyright, if the works are similar and the other person had access to the copyright holder's work. The contest company would have access to songs that are not available to the public, and it would not want someone submitting a song to be able to claim that the company copied the song or hired someone to write another song similar to it.

This response is not intended as legal advice. Your rights and obligations will depend upon the particular facts and circumstances affecting this matter. You should consult an attorney in your area to discuss all of the relevant facts and circumstances. No attorney/client relationship is created as a result of this response.