In this presentation, intellectual property attorney Mike Matesky will discuss the rising tide of artists attempting to reclaim their copyrights through use of so-called "termination rights." Mr. Matesky will explain a unique provision of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 203) that allows authors who transfer their copyrights to get a "do-over" 35 years after the fact.
Under the current Copyright Act, which went into effect in 1978, an author can essentially revoke their transfer of copyright 35 years after the fact. So, even if an author agreed to transfer his or her copyright to someone else in exchange for royalties, 35 years later the author can ask for a do-over. Since we are just now approaching the 35-year mark after this provision went into effect, it is becoming a bigger issue for artists who had success in the late 70s and early 80s.
Mr. Matesky will discuss arguments regarding whether termination rights apply to a typical recording artist, and will also discuss how these considerations apply to parties currently entering into music or recording agreements, both from the perspective of individuals creating the works and the parties paying for their creation.
Dave Tosti-Lane
AES PNW 2012-2013 Section Chair
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Dr. Ivan Tashev |
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