Kohn on Music Licensing
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Whether you are a music publisher or songwriter looking to maximize the value of your music catalog, or a producer, ad agency, or internet music service seeking to clear music rights for products, performances, and other uses, the new Fourth Edition Booknews New edition of a handbook that explains the process of music licensing from both sides of the deal. Al Kohn (a 50-year veteran of the music industry) and Bob Kohn (law, Monterey College of Law) discuss the clearance of rights for all types of music in virtually any medium under favorable contract terms. They also cover negotiating strategies, emerging issues involving co-publishing, songwriter agreements, international sub-publishing agreements, and licensing music for cyberspace. About 60 model forms that can be downloaded from the included disk feature language that has been refined by licensing experts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
ForewordAbout the AuthorsReasons for This BookAcknowledgments to the Third EditionAcknowledgments to the Second EditionAcknowledgments to the First EditionCh. 1The Art of Music LicensingIThe Art of Granting Licenses4IIThe Art of Clearing Licenses10Ch. 2The Art of Music PublishingIHistorical Background79IIMusic Publishing Today86IIISources of Music Publishing Income87IVDistribution of Music Publishing Income91VOrganization of the Music Publisher92VIHow to Establish a Music Publishing Company99VIIThe Future of Music Publishing100Ch. 3Songwriter AgreementsISelecting a Music Publisher107IINegotiating the Songwriter/Publisher Relationship108IIINegotiating the Single Song Music Publishing Agreement111IVNegotiating the Exclusive Term Songwriter Agreement138VCollaborators153Ch. 4Co-Publishing and AdministrationICo-Publishing Agreements247IIAdministration Agreements258IIICollection Agreement262Ch. 5International SubpublishingIBusiness Background315IISelecting a Subpublisher320IIINegotiating the Subpublishing Agreement326IVWorking with Your Subpublisher351Ch. 6The Split Copyright SyndromeILegal Background407IIThe Problem - An Illustrative Example411IIIThe Music Clearance Industry - A Partial Solution412IVTip on Clearing Licenses from Multiple Co-Owners416VComment on Prudent Copyright Administration416VICuring the Split Copyright Syndrome417VIIThe Final Solution - Compulsory License?421Ch. 7The Language of Music LicensingIMusic as Property425IICopyright426IIIRight Versus License427IVOwnership of Music429VWorks Made for Hire429VIJoint Ownership of Music430VIINon-Ownership of Music - The Public Domain432VIIIDeriving Income From Music438IXTypes of Licenses for Music444XDifferences in the Rights and Privileges of Holders of Exclusive Rights and Non-Exclusive Licenses448XIAvoiding Confusion - Exclusive Right Versus Non-Exclusive License450XIIAvoiding Confusion - Understanding Ownership of the "Undivided" Copyright451XIIIAvoiding Confusion - Selling, Assigning, Granting, and Licensing451XIVThe Language of the Art453Ch. 8Formalities of Music LicensingIFormalities of Assignment457IIFormalities of Licensing461IIIGet It in Writing463IVLetter From Versus Contract Form464VReference to the Parties465VIStandard Terms and Conditions466VIIForms Used in This Book466Ch. 9Duration of Copyright, Assignments of Copyright, and LicensesIIntroduction483IIDuration of Copyright484IIIRenewal of Copyright492IVDuration of Assignments of Copyright501VDuration of an Assignment of Renewal Copyright507VIDuration of Licenses521VIIAfter Life534Ch. 10Basic Considerations in Music LicensingIBasic Music Licensing Factors575IICommon Terms and Conditions Regarding Fees and Payment586IIICommonly Used Boilerplate Terms and Conditions591IVAffiliated Company Problem612VGeneral Advice to Music Copyright Owner - Always Encourage Activity in the Song613VIGeneral Advice to Persons Seeking to Clear Licenses - Fully Disclose All the Uses You Might Conceivably Make of the Music613
