Copyright Infringement

Author: Don Gorder

Lesson description

In an age of filesharing, mash-ups, and remixes, it is important to have a basic understanding of copyright law and what constitutes infringement. This lesson by Berklee College of Music faculty member Don Gorder will give you the facts about how copyright violations hurt songwriters and recording artists, and how the legal system helps protect their rights. A must-read for people participating in the digital music revolution.

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