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Rewriting the DMCA: How to Improve Section 114
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- This panel will discuss the ugly bits of the Section 114 compulsory license for digital/internet music usage, and what parts are in it for historic reasons that don't apply in todays world; as well as changes that both users of the licenses (webcasters) and content providers (artists, labels) would agree to.
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- How did sound recording copyright law end up being so complicated?
- What is the compulsory webcast license, and what makes it compulsory?
- What are ephemeral fees, and why must webcasters legally destroy and re-digitize their libraries every six months?
- What parts of Section 114 don't make sense in todays digital world, and how can we change them?
- What is the difference between an interactive and non-interactive use of copyrighted sound recordings?
- What's up with the court ruling that said some interactive music services qualified as non-interactive services?
- How does the section 114 compulsory differ from royalties administered by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC?
- How often have large copyright reforms occurred, and is there any hope for copyright reform in the near future?
- Who are the players in copyright reform, both the major rightsholders and House and Senate judiciary committee members?
- Is it even worth waiting for reform, or will private deals between rightsholders and users prevail?
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Category:
- Content
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- Panel
- Event:
- SXSW Interactive 2009
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