You can get a taste of what is in store by watching the films trailer and starting January 26th you will be able purchase the film on DVD. This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. 4:13-cv-02075-JGZ (D. Ariz. May 11, 2015), Adjmi v. DLT Entmt, Ltd., No. Additionally, producing this film sounds like it might have been a bit grueling; making a film about copyright law in the music industry, using the samples of innumerable artists, thus made him and his team vulnerable to the exact kinds copyright laws they were discussing. From the Copyright Criminals website: Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. How long does the registration process take? This raises the question, why dont artists record covers and then sample themselves covering it? What should it include? Is there a form to submit to change the address on my applications? Can foreigners register their works in the United States? Nov. 2, 2017), James Castle Collection and Archive, LP v. Scholastic, Inc. and Allen Say, Matthew Lombardo and Whos Holiday LLC v. Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P., No. All of the tracks are available for free at ccMixter under a CC Attribution-NonCommercial license. What is the difference between the mandatory deposit obligation and the CIP obligation? Tex. Naturally, thats basically what happens with trip-hop artists like Tricky and Portishead, who would record a guitar riff and press it on vinyl so that they can then take that vinyl and sample it live during performances. Where do I list the titles? Can the author still be named as the copyright claimant? Once hip-hop, rap and other music incorporating sampling began generating a noticeably substantial income, the original artists began to take legal action, claiming copyright infringement and demanding high-sum royalties. How long does the registration process take, and when will I receive my certificate? v. World Inst. Are you the only place I can go to register a copyright? Ltd. v. MAPHIA, 948 F. Supp. 1981), Warner Bros., Inc. v. Am. 2003), Kelly v. Arriba Soft Corp., 336 F.3d 811 (9th Cir. Do I just need to submit a copy of the works that Im registering? 1997), Dr. Seuss Enters., L.P. v. Penguin Books USA, Inc., 109 F.3d 1394 (9th Cir. 620 (S.D.N.Y. Jeff Chang, the founder of SoleSides Records, opines: We live in a remix culture now and the laws have to change to help that culture do what it has to do. This is even truer now than it was when this interview took place in the late oughts. Feb. 7, 1995), Natl Rifle Assn of Am. May 17, 2019), Furie v. Infowars, LLC, Case No. 2023 Vimeo.com, Inc. All rights reserved. 1998), Leibovitz v. Paramount Pictures Corp., 137 F.3d 109 (2d Cir. 17-12418-LTS (D. Mass. 1522 (S.D.N.Y. of Realtors, 786 F.2d 1400 (9th Cir. Copyright Criminals successfully communicates that disconnect between the lines, the privilege vs. detriment. If my publication does not have a copyright notice, do I still have to deposit? Can I provide a title for my "collection"? 1977), N.Y. Times Co. v. Roxbury Data Interface, Inc., 434 F. Supp. What should I do? 1976), Williams & Wilkins Co. v. United States, 487 F.2d 1345 (Ct. Cl. Why are you assigning me a new account number? 1983), Marcus v. Rowley, 695 F.2d 1171 (9th Cir. In 2009, calling a thriving musical practice born from black music culture lazy comes off in 2018 as rather tone deaf (ironic, coming from a music producer), though Albini is not a stranger to these sort of expressions. 1:17-cv-822 (E.D. . Could I be sued for using somebody else's work? How do I copyright a name, title, slogan or logo? 2:18-cv-961 (S.D. v. Cuomo, 928 F.2d 519 (2d Cir. What about other issues? Can I register musical works (with or without lyrics), photographs, artwork, and liner notes with the same application? 1991), Basic Books, Inc. v. Kinkos Graphics Corp., 758 F. Supp. It premiered in 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. Should I enter all of the titles in the same space? 2013), Bouchat v. Balt. In conjunction with the films development a contest was held at ccMixter challenging community members to sample select voice-overs from the film to create an original track. A group title" was automatically assigned to my claim. Icons by The Noun Project. Can I register photographs, artwork, or liner notes that were published on different dates? How do I get on your mailing or email list? Mar. 29, 2022), Viacom Intl v. Pixi Universal, Civ. How long does the registration process take? Maybe it had something to do with licensing rights? 92-1480, 92-1584 (4th Cir. I want to register the photographs, artwork, and liner notes that were first published on the album. 15-3885, 15-3886 (2d Cir. Do I have to register with your office to be protected? Violation of these laws can lead to fines and jail time. How do I use Login.gov if I'm submitting something on behalf of my company as part of my job? 2001), Davis v. Gap, Inc., 246 F.3d 152 (2d Cir. ), In total, Copyright Criminals effectively informs its curious audience about the history of sampling, artfully conveys its aesthetic, and is smart about the issues at the heart of the story. v. Comedy Partners, 682 F.3d 687 (7th Cir. This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. Can I copyright my domain name? Where can I learn more about supplementary registration? 21, 2020), Monsarrat v. Newman, 28 F.4th 314 (1st Cir. 19 CIV. Ltd. v. Bloomberg L.P., 742 F.3d 17 (2d Cir. What will happen to the existing funds in my account? 2:08-cv-00867-RCJ-PAL (D. Nev. June 14, 2017), Estate of James Oscar Smith v. Cash Money Records, Inc., et al., No. Which form do I use? Can the third party be named as a copyright claimant? What are the exclusive rights that must be fully owned by the third party? I want to include the current owner's name in the registration record. This 2000s documentary film-related article is a stub. How long does it take to process special handling cases? Aug. 23, 2017), Estate of Anthony Barr and Angel Barr v. Carter, et al. Can I upload an electronic copy of my works? Cal. Can you tell me who owns a copyright? Is it legal to download works from peer-to-peer networks and if not, what is the penalty
1996), Am. Aug. 6, 2020), Bell v. Worthington City Sch. Do I need to submit my works in a particular format? Where do I find information about the online registration system? Why would the generation that covered Bob Dylan over and over get so bent out of shape of having seconds of audio copied and pasted in a new way in a rap song? But at the time, as Franzen portrays in Copyright Criminals, there was a concerted effort to crack down on hip-hop artists sampling tracks owned by other sources. What if someone else owns the copyright in the works? Like all session musicians, his life remained the same while others around him succeeded. On a split screen, he shows old black and white TV footage of guitarists, juxtaposed with the Jackson 5, to make a mashup with a new beat and rhythm, remixed with various vocals. 16-CV-3081 (S.D.N.Y. Copyright Criminals was funded by the Ford Foundation, University of Iowa and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Mich. 2009), Warren Publg Co. v. Spurlock, 645 F. Supp. Can I submit my manuscript on a computer disk? Could I be sued for using somebody else's work? 1:16-cv-09974-AKH (S.D.N.Y. It evokes the Napster crackdown of the late 90s with how badly its litigation impacted the community. 13-942C (Fed. Sept. 10, 2020), Bain v. Film Indep., Inc. No. When should I register my work if I have already preregistered it? Do you have a list of songs or movies in the public domain? I want to name a third party as the copyright claimant, such as a music publisher or record label. Can I submit all of my works in one electronic file? Distr., 27 F.4th 313 (5th Cir. Can I still use the "Standard" application? Nov. 5, 2015), Katz v. Google Inc., No. Will this delay my effective date of registration? 5 (D.D.C. The night will feature appearances by EL-P, Eclectic Method, Mr. Len and DJ Spooky doors open at 8PM to be followed by the PBS Broadcast Premiere at 10PM. 2d 1113 (D. Nev. 1999), Castle Rock Entmt, Inc. v. Carol Publg Grp., Inc., 150 F.3d 132 (2d Cir. My works were created in a physical format. Is there a limit on the number of photographs, artwork, or liner notes that can be submitted with the same application? Copyright Office. Copyright Criminals: The Funky Drummer Edition. 1989), New Line Cinema Corp. v. Bertlesman Music Grp., Inc., 693 F. Supp. June 29, 2018). Mass. 741 (S.D.N.Y. 2009), Reyes v. Wyeth Pharm., Inc., 603 F. Supp. Buddha, No. 490 (S.D.N.Y. as Unicorn Element, 21 Civ. 2000), Worldwide Church of God v. Phila. I saw an image on the Library of Congress website that I would like to use. I plan to upload a digital copy of my works to the electronic registration system. Cal. 1517 (S.D.N.Y. 2012), Monge v. Maya Magazines, Inc., 688 F.3d 1164 (9th Cir. What are the password requirements that I should follow when I create my password? Why Franzen stopped at 54 minutes when he didnt have to is also unclear. You ask for a description in the preregistration application. Or do I create my own password? Sampling or riffing is as old as music itself, but new technologies developed in the 1980s and 1990s made it easier to reuse existing sound recordings. 8, 2004), Video Pipeline, Inc. v. Buena Vista Home Entmt, Inc., 342 F.3d 191 (3d Cir. 1998), Lucent Info. What if someone else owns the copyright in the works? How do I complete a preregistration application? What is the fee for preregistration? 2021), Google LLC v. Oracle Am., Inc., 141 S. Ct. 1183 (2021), Marano v. Metro. v. KCAL-TV Channel 9, 108 F.3d 1119 (9th Cir. I have to include my new account number on an application. You ask for a description in the preregistration application. Can I copyright the name of my band? Can I register a diary I found in my grandmother's attic? 2014), Denison v. Larkin, 64 F. Supp. 2:18-cv 09088-VAP-SS (C.D. Do I have to use my real name on the form? How can I do that? 2.0 billion works and counting. May 12, 2022), Am. 13-cv-1215 (D.D.C. I've been sending physical copies to the Copyright Office. Surprisingly (or not), some of the more infuriating quotes from the film are from Steve Albini, the king-making rock producer who mixed Nirvanas 1993 In Utero in his studio (a fact he is happy to remind you of). 2001), Byrne v. BBC, 132 F. Supp. Document Servs., Inc., 99 F.3d 1381 (6th Cir. 1982), Encyclopedia Brittanica Educ. Dec. 12, 2016), TCA Television Corp. v. McCollum, No. What can I do? 20-CV-1552 (ARR) (SIL) (E.D.N.Y. Can I do that? For more information on the Lloyd Sealy Library's Collection of Criminal Trial Transcripts of New York County 1883 - 1927, please go to this page. Why these scenes did not make it into the movie is not clear. Youngyy, A documentary that examines the creative and commercial value of sampling in music. Grp.,
v. Habib, No. 142 (N.D. Cal. whether there is copyright protection for a transcript is Lipman v. Common-wealth of Massachusetts475 F.2d 565. 2005), Wilen v. Alt. Is it legal to download works from peer-to-peer networks and if not, what is the penalty What is your telephone number? March 19, 2018), Oyewole v. Ora, 291 F. Supp. I also want to add some additional information to the certificate. Apr. 1983), Warner Bros., Inc. v. Am. Where do I find information about the online registration system? A longtime area of contention from a legal perspective, early sampling used portions of other artists' recordings without permission. L.L.C., 650 F.3d 295 (3d Cir. Copy may not be in its final form. And dont forget about when Drake sampled on his song, One Dance. Pa. 2009), House of Bryant Publns, L.L.C. 9:19-cv-81160-RS (S.D. 3:09-0502 (M.D. Servs. Can I register a musical work (with or without lyrics) and sound recordings with the same group registration application? Help us build a vibrant, collaborative global commons. What are the "exclusive rights" that must be . Mo. 2, 2020), Cambridge Univ. Can I register a work that was previously published as a single before it was published on the album? Tex. Va. 2007), Bill Graham Archives v. Dorling Kindersley Ltd., 448 F.3d 605 (2d Cir. CV 18-4126 PA (JEMx) (C.D. Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and money. Can I submit more than twenty musical works or more than twenty sound recordings with the same application? 12-cv-1340-JSR (S.D.N.Y. Sys., Inc., 935 F. Supp. 15, 2019), Peterman v. Republican National Committee, No. v. Universal City Studios, Inc., 464 U.S. 417 (1984), Consumers Union, Inc. v. Gen. Signal Corp., 724 F.2d 1044 (2d Cir. I plan to upload a copy of my musical works or sound recordings. What is your street address? Jan. 6, 2020), Dlugolecki v. Poppel, CV 18 3905 GW (GJSx) (C.D. Are there specific requirements regarding the title of my work that I should know when completing my application? Can anyone view personally identifiable information in the historical public records? (USA), Inc. v. Am. 31, 2015), N. Jersey Media Grp., Inc. v. Pirro, 74 F. Supp. Lipman dis-cussed the rights of the court reporter to sell copies of the transcript from the infamous Chappaquiddick Inquest in . 1981), Iowa State Univ. Using Jay-Zs vocals from the acapella release of The Black Album (2004), DJ Danger Mouse cut it over samples from The Beatles White Album. 3:15-cv-00241 (M.D. Its roster boasts names like De La Soul, Chuck D, George Clinton, Sage Francis, Saul Williams, and Prefuse 73. How do I register musical works (with or without lyrics) with the same application? Is the Copyright Office selling my personal How long does a copyright last? 3802 (HB) (S.D.N.Y. 1994), Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., 510 U.S. 569 (1994), Twin Peaks Prods., Inc. v. Publns Intl, Ltd., 996 F.2d 1366 (2d Cir. 3d 1127 (N.D. Ill. 2014), Arrow Prods., Ltd. v. The Weinstein Co., LLC,44 F. Supp. v. Realty One Grp., Inc., No. I want to include the current owner's name in the registration record. Copyright Criminals is a 2009 documentary film directed and produced by Benjamin Franzen examining the creative and the commercial value of sampling including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and money. Inc., 975 F. 2d 832 (Fed. Where do I find information about how to upload my works? Publns, Inc., 329 F.2d 541 (2d Cir. Can I submit all the works in one electronic file? Ohio June 2, 2020), Noland v. Janssen, No. 1990), Wojnarowicz v. Am. 2d 962 (C.D. Do I have to renew my copyright? How can I prevent personally identifiable information from appearing in the record? 11-cv-429-slc (W.D. How long does the registration process take, and when will I receive my certificate? Will my Cataloging In Publication (CIP) copy fulfill my mandatory deposit obligation? 13-04829 (2d Cir. Sept. 28, 2021), Easter Unlimited, Inc. v. Rozier, No. I want to name a third party as the copyright claimant, such as a music publisher or record label.