What was the Napster case about and what does the outcome mean?

Today’s Napster is not what it used to be. Prior to 2001, Napster was a free download application where music MP3’s could be downloaded, uploaded, and traded free of charge. The idea behind it was that people had a right to share their music with others and Napster was simply providing a means of doing just that. The federal copyright code details specific exclusive rights given to musicians for their works.

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How do I protect my band’s name?

Trademarks and service marks can be the best way to protect a band name. A trademark helps protect a band’s name and merchandising. A trademark is any word, phrase, design, symbol, or other similar marketing devices used by manufactures and merchants to identity and distinguish them from products and services sold by others.

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What is music law?

Music law is a sub-species of what is know as entertainment law. The term music law is essentially a sub-species of what is known more generally as entertainment law. Entertainment law is the body of law and legal principles that have developed and evolved in the course of conducting the businesses which are known as branches of the entertainment industry.

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