Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Texas

Can I sue for a hook stolen from a song we recorded years ago. The only difference is one word that has changed, but the hook contains all other words from the hook and is repeated the same way as far as rhythmization of it. I can play both songs back to back and you would be able to tell that this hook came from our original song that was recorded previously. Please advise, Sean Whittington at [email protected].


Asked on 12/11/10, 6:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffrey Brashear The Brashear Law Firm, PLLC

Based on what you have written, there are a few other items which require some information before a response may be provided. First, after recording the song, was the song copywritten? Second, has the song been published? Third, why do you believe that someone would steal the song? Fourth, has the allegedly stolen material been copywritten? Fifth, has the allegedly stolen material been published? These are just some of the answers which need to be responded to before you could file a ligitmate legal action.

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Answered on 12/17/10, 6:33 am


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