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Producer Royalties NEW ARTICLE |
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Ask
Bernie the Attorney: Producer Royalties?
PMP
Question
On you're next PMP article, could you discuss publishing as it pertains to a producer? From what I understand publishing income and backend royalties are not the same, is this correct? |
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Can Chords be copyrighted? NEW ARTICLE |
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Ask
Bernie the Attorney: Can Chords be Copyrighted?
PMP
Question
It is my understanding that producers can copyright their material, including their melodies, but not their chords (i.e. chord progressions)? Is this true? In addition, does this apply to broken chords? |
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For
the Love of Music |
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Read
the Article on Bernie: "For
the Love of Music"While growing up in New York City,
Bernie Lawrence-Watkins entertained dreams of being in the music
industry, even though her parents had the more tangible goal
of college in mind. |
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Ballin
with the Big Boys |
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Read
the Article on Bernie:"Ballin
with the Big Boys"Think it’s hard out here for
a pimp? Well imagine being a working woman in the male-centric
world of contemporary urban pop? Bernie Lawrence-Watkins doesn’t
have to imagine. |
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2007
MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving |
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Read
the Article on Bernie:"Metro
Atlanta Community Champion"Being recognized by MADD is
a humbling experience. MADD is a vital organization to our community
that strives for change and public safety. |
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ATLANTA
TRIBUNE: The Magazine |
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Read
the Article on Bernie:"7
questions" The
world of entertainment is often publicized for the glitz and glamour
of being a celebrity on center stage, viewed by millions throughout
the world. However, what goes on behind the scenes is often overlooked.
Including the legal aspect. |
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WHO'S
WHO |
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Read
the Article on Bernie:"Who's
Who" Bernie Lawrence Watkins specializes in the area
of transactional entertainment law. Additionally, she provides
consultation to small businesses relating to legal information,
corporate law and government-related programs/contracting. |
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IN
RED LINE_pages 14 &15 |
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Read
the Article on Bernie:"IN
RED LINE "In consideration of the rights granted to Artist
and all services to be rendered by Producer in connection with
the Master, and conditioned upon your and Producer's full performance
of all of the material terms and conditions of this Agreement,
you shall be entitled to be paid royalties as follows: |
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SUCCESS
IN INDEPENDENCE |
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Read
the Article on Bernie:"Success
In Independence"Entrepreneurship is something I've always
had an interest in," says proud wife and mother of two, Bernie
Lawrence-Watkins. "I never had the desire to work for a large
law firm and become a partner because I knew that i could make
things work for myself on my own." |
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ORPHAN
WORKS BILL |
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Ask
Bernie the Attorney: Question and Answer about the ORPHAN
WORKS BILL. "The Orphan Works Bill governs original works
that belong to owners who are difficult to locate or identify.
" |
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COPYRIGHT
& SAMPLES |
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Ask
Bernie the Attorney: Question and Answer about Copyright
& Samples. Before I upload my instrumentals to the track
dump, I would first like to have my instrumentals copyrighted.
If I have samples in my instrumentals can they still be copyrighted?
Or do I need to remove the samples from my instrumentals before
I submit my SR Form to the Library of Congress? |
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TRADEMARKS
& MULTI-SONG COPYRIGHT SUBMISSIONS |
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Ask
Bernie the Attorney: TRADEMARKS
& MULTI-SONG COPYRIGHT SUBMISSIONS
PMP
Question
Do you think it's necessarily to trademark the nickname, alias
the artist name? And, if so, how can I do this? Second question:
when I want to copyright my songs on the form SR, am I able
to put all my songs which I already did on one form, or one
per form? And do I have to or should I always copyright new
songs, because it would get pretty expensive to copyright new
songs all the time. Any tips? That'll be great. |
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PRODUCTION
MARKETPLACE INTERVIEW_Bernie Lawrence Watkins |
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Read
about Bernie in the PMP
Worldwide Interview."Music has always been a passion
of mine. I love music and I love working with people that are
involved in making music, people that are creative and want to
pursue music as a career. When I was young I knew I was going
to be involved in music. As I got older I made the decision to
go to law school because I wanted to help people and be of assistance
to those that love music but didn't understand the rights that
were involved."-Bernie Lawrence Watkins |
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Exclusive
vs. Non-Exclusive |
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Ask
Bernie the Attorney: Exclusive
vs. Non-Exclusive
PMP
Question
Hello Bernie, I recently received an offer from an independent
artist to license one of my tracks to him for label demo purposes.
He asked if I could provide a non-exclusive agreement. In regards
to produced music can you elaborate on the major differences
(advantages and disadvantages) between exclusive vs. non-exclusive
agreements? |
