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curious
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Can I do this legally?
« on: May 7th, 2004, 5:06am » |
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I am an instructor at a university that is helping some students with a project. Basically, they are putting together a recruiting video for a non-profit student organization. This video would only be shown at recruiting events and would not be produced to be sold. Can they use portions of current songs as background music in the video?
I am looking for legal references and your thoughts. Thanks for your help.
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Re: Can I do this legally?
« Reply #1 on: May 7th, 2004, 9:58am » |
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If the music is incidental, such that it "just happens to be caught" in the background of scenes and interviews, then it is okay. Otherwise, such as the case of dubbing in background music in production after the fact and thus making it a considerable part of the work, then you do need permission. The motivation (non-profit, recruiting) is not relevant.
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Jenny Bazeley
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Re: Can I do this legally?
« Reply #2 on: May 26th, 2004, 10:45pm » |
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Hi
Do you know if "We're with you all the way" has been copy-writed and if so, to whom?
Thanks
Jenny
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M. Arthur Auslander
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Re: Can I do this legally?
« Reply #3 on: May 28th, 2004, 7:34am » |
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Dear Jenny Bazeley,
Phrases are usually not protectable by a copyright. A use associated with goods or services my be protected as a trademark.
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Re: Can I do this legally?
« Reply #4 on: May 28th, 2004, 9:29am » |
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"we're with you all the way"
Trademarked by Hilton Hospitality, Inc and Michael Sumner
One legal services, one hotel services.
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