Copyright and Music Publishing Flashcards
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What is an IPI/CAE number used for?
Answer: Uniquely identifying a songwriter or publisher worldwide for royalties
An IPI (Interested Party Information) number uniquely identifies rights holders so PROs route royalties correctly.
An ISWC code identifies what?
Answer: A musical composition or work
The ISWC (International Standard Musical Work Code) identifies the underlying composition, not the recording.
An ISRC code identifies what?
Answer: A specific sound recording
The ISRC (International Standard Recording Code) identifies a particular sound recording or master.
Why might a song generate royalties that go uncollected ('black box' money)?
Answer: The rights holder isn't properly registered or identified
Black box income piles up when royalties can't be matched to a properly registered rights holder.
Public domain means a work is in what state?
Answer: No longer protected by copyright and free to use
Works in the public domain have expired or forfeited copyright and can be used freely by anyone.
Under the fair use doctrine, which factor is NOT considered?
Answer: The songwriter's nationality
Fair use weighs purpose, nature, amount used, and market effect, not the creator's nationality.
A foreign 'sub-publisher' is typically hired to do what?
Answer: Collect royalties and exploit a catalog in overseas territories
Sub-publishers handle licensing and collection of a catalog within specific foreign territories on the publisher's behalf.