[Fmpro] RIGHTS

[Les Hurdle]

Hi Scott

Are you suggesting a contract with a rights owner re $$'s and PRO data 
would mean the PRO in question should then simply hand over ALL data 
because if a 3rd party contract?

Why would they do that?

les

On Jul 19, 2006, at 7:24 AM, Scott Szabo wrote:

> Put it in the contract. FYI contracts are getting longer though.
>
> Scott Szabo
> Szabo Sound & Music
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> Behalf Of
> Les Hurdle
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 8:19 AM
> To: fmpro at nxport.com
> Subject: [Fmpro] RIGHTS
>
> Given most composers do not own the copyright of their work[s].
>
> Does a composer have a 'right' to data attached to the work?
>
> Given the PRO of your choice only represents the 'copyright'
> owner...... how does a PRO represent 'you'?
> This was also discussed months ago on this list without I believe a
> conclusion.
>
> I ask these questions because investigations in the UK into
> non-featured performers rights have highlighted the fact musicians with
> a 'performers right' do not have any right to data since it belongs to
> the right[s] holder. e.g the record co.
>
> This could be fun to watch as Sound Exchange etc kicks in in the USA
> and folks start to wonder where their money is !
>
> Les
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