Schwartz, Ponterio & Levenson, PLLC
Schwartz, Ponterio & Levenson, PLLC
Sampling is not a new phenomenon. Though it peaked in the 1980s, many popular songs today get their start with samples. But as the years have gone by, copyright law has tightened management of sampling. Thus, sampling sometimes stands on the line between legal and...
Copyrights can help you protect the ideas that you have worked hard to create. While you may have successfully secured copyright in New York, will it work overseas? Understanding the scope of your copyright protection can save you from disappointment and devastating...
If you are a copyright holder, the heir of a copyright holder (such as a spouse or child) or an artist who transferred rights to your work, there are various factors you could have to take into consideration, such as collecting royalties. Moreover, some people, such...
Technology advancements, particularly the internet, has made it easier than ever for artists of all kinds to reach fans. Sometimes this raises questions about copyright law, as social media and streaming sites become more important to artists' careers, whether...
The ins and outs of copyright law are sometimes difficult to understand. In the case of artistic works, it is often left up to attorneys and judges to determine what might constitute a violation of the law. One recent case that went all the way to an...
Social media has helped countless artists here in New York and elsewhere promote themselves and their work for very little cost. However, there are still certain legal details that the judicial system is attempting to work through, since this area of the...
Many music artists in the modern era use samples of other artists' songs in their own work. It may be a way to pay homage to that artist or reimagine the piece being used. However, some musicians are opposed to their music being sampled in another artist's...
Many artists have an interest in protecting the work they create. As such, there is a high probability that authors you're familiar with copyrighted most of the literature you've read up to this point.However, as society changes, so must the laws established to govern...
It is not unusual for political candidates of all kinds to use popular music as a soundtrack for their campaign ads or events. In the past, some politicians have come under fire for using an artist's music without permission. However, many well-known bands and singers...
Many artists here in New York and elsewhere assume that copyright protection is only for authors or musicians, but that is untrue. Artists of all mediums may be able to make use of copyright law to protect their creative works. This may even include murals done on the...
