As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Copyright owner” means the owner of a copyright of a nondramatic musical or similar work recognized and enforceable under the copyright laws of the United States (17 U.S.C. sec. 101 et seq.). “Copyright owner” and “similar work” shall not include the owner of a copyright […]
This article 13 applies only to the following: A contract entered into between a performing rights society and a proprietor; and Investigations and negotiations related to a contract or prospective contract between a performing rights society and a proprietor. The rights, remedies, and prohibitions accorded by this article 13 are in addition to any other […]
A copyright owner or performing rights society may enter into a contract requiring the payment of royalties by a proprietor only if, at least three business days before the execution of the contract, the following information is provided to the proprietor, in writing: A description of the rules and terms of royalties required to be […]
A proprietor may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction or assert a counterclaim against a copyright owner or performing rights society to enjoin a violation of this article and recover any damages sustained as a result of such violation. The prevailing party in any action brought under this article 13 shall be […]
