Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Pennsylvania
posting cover songs on a website
my band plays covers or already written and copyrighted material. - i.e. the songs you hear on the radio. my question is if we record our live shows, can i put the audio on our website for people to download, or is that copyright infringement?
Asked on 10/22/02, 10:25 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Graves
Coolidge & Graves PLLC
Re: posting cover songs on a website
Actually, you are already infringing the copyright by performing the works without a "mechanical" license from the composer. I suggest that you contact a qualified copyright lawyer before BMI/ASCAP finds you....
Best wishes,
LDWG
Answered on 10/22/02, 10:45 am
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