Copyright infringement vs. “parody” and “Fair Use” collided on the California campaign trail this summer, resulting in a landmark copyright court ruling in favor of song owner, Don Henley, while Republican Senatorial candidate Chuck DeVore’s June primary defeat darkened his decision to change Henley’s song lyrics. The ruling marks the first time a musician has won in court over [...]
Most of us long for simple answers. Am I permitted to use three minutes of a feature film in my home movie? Can I take the six notes from a song I love and incorporate those notes into my own song? Can I download a picture from the Internet and use it on the cover of my book? Although many would like a simple “yes” or “no,” the plain language of the Copyright Act is extremely instructive, but apparently often ignored. By using a few simple tools to understand the “Fair Use” doctrine, you can have enough information to make a sound decision.**
To understand copyright law and how it impacts your ministry, you need to understand the six rights that are exclusive to the owner of a copyrighted work. These rights apply to all works that can be copyrighted. If you want to engage in any of the activities that are the exclusive right of a work’s owner, [...]
Many churches have considered using free video hosting services such as YouTube and Vimeo to stream their services. The churches who have investigated the copyright implications have discovered major problems with this course of action. YouTube and Vimeo are not options for putting worship services with music online legally. In order to webcast performances of [...]
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