Intellectual Property,
Entertainment & Sports,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Aug. 24, 2021
State law doesn’t let artists control performance of their music
Members of 1960s rock band The Turtles brought their case in 2013 against Sirius XM, stating they are owed payment for the broadcast of their recordings. Although federal copyright law doesn’t protect songs made before 1972, they argued state law recognizes their right to control public performances of their music.
A ruling in favor of artists seeking royalties from radio streaming services for playing pre-1972 music was reversed Monday by a federal appellate panel that found the musicians do not have control over performances of their songs under state copyright law.
Members of 1960s rock band The Turtles brought their case in 2013 against Sirius XM, stating they are owed payment for the broadcast of their recordings. Although federal copyright law d...
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