What Scope of exclusive rights in nondramatic musical works: Compulsory license for making and distributing phonorecords requires
This regulation establishes a compulsory licensing framework under 17 U.S. Code § 115 for the reproduction and distribution of nondramatic musical works via physical phonorecords or digital phonorecord deliveries (DPDs), provided certain conditions are met, including prior distribution by or under authority of the copyright owner and compliance with notice and royalty payment requirements.
Pillar: Creative, Content & Media IP · Authority: U.S. Copyright Office · Version: 1.0.1 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/115
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- 17 U.S. Code § 115, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/115, § 115, 2026
- 17 U.S. Code § 106, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/17/106, § 106(1) and (3), 2026
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