What is the Music Artists Coalition's stance on the copyright ruling?

The Music Artists Coalition calls the ruling a 'massive win for the principle of fairness' and a 'game-changer' for artists.

How does the new copyright ruling affect international royalties?

It prevents artists from being tied to unfavorable deals for international royalties, allowing them to reclaim full global rights.

What was the specific case that led to this copyright decision?

The ruling stemmed from a lawsuit by songwriter Cyril Vetter seeking global copyright ownership of the 1963 song 'Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)'.

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Artists Gain Global Copyright Power

14 Jan

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Summary

New ruling allows artists to reclaim global copyright ownership.
Music Artists Coalition calls it a 'seismic shift' for creators.
Case involved regaining rights for a 1963 rock classic.

A recent court ruling has dramatically expanded artists' ability to reclaim global copyright ownership, a development hailed as a major triumph for fairness in the music industry. This decision, stemming from a lawsuit over a 1963 rock classic, reverses a long-standing precedent that limited copyright termination to the United States.

The Music Artists Coalition (MAC) described the ruling as a "seismic shift," emphasizing its importance in the contemporary globalized music market. With streaming and social media making music distribution borderless, restricting termination to U.S. copyrights would significantly diminish artists' earning potential. The court determined that Congress intended for authors to regain full ownership, not just a partial share.