[Law firm Veat TIP] The reason why Christmas street carols have decreased, everything about performance rights

Law firm Veat TIP(Technology Intellectual Property)​team has contributed to Flattum, a startup-focused media platform, on legal issues related to performance rights.

One reason for the decrease in carols on the streets during the recent Christmas season is the ‘performance rights’ issue. Performance rights can also apply when using background music (BGM) in various places such as cafes, clothing stores, restaurants, and gyms. Accordingly, some stores and franchises are increasing the use of services that pay separate copyright fees to avoid copyright issues or reduce the use of background music.

This column explains the concept of performance rights and legal application criteria, and summarizes things to be careful of when operating a business. In particular, it covers important practical matters such as the difference between performance and transmission, and the scope of copyright permission required when using background music.

[This link] allows you to view this column. This column provides useful information for business operators who run store music, content creators who want to understand performance and transmission rights issues, and companies related to music streaming and background music services.

In copyright law, the concept of performance rights is very complex, and the scope and exceptions are strictly regulated by law, requiring review. It is important for businesses to identify legal risks related to performance and transmission rights in advance and to seek expert advice to establish appropriate copyright usage procedures for stable operation.

Law firm Veat TIP(Technology Intellectual Property)​team provides systematic and professional legal advice to resolve various copyright issues such as performance rights, transmission rights, copyright license agreements, and intellectual property disputes. Through pre-consultation, we aim to prevent unnecessary legal disputes, provide rapid and strategic responses in the event of a dispute, and do our best to protect the rights of our clients.

If you need legal advice on performance rights and other copyright legal issues, please feel free to contact Law firm Veat.

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Sincerely, Law firm Veat