What Is a Performance Rights Organization (PRO)? How Music Royalties Are Collected and Paid
If your music is being played publicly, you should be getting paid. But many artists don’t fully understand how Performance Rights Organizations (PROs) like ASCAP and BMI actually work—or how to collect those royalties. Here’s what you need to know.
Can Nonprofits Use Music Without Permission? Copyright Rules for Commercial and Noncommercial Use
Many nonprofits assume they can use music freely because it’s for a good cause. Legally, that’s not how it works. Here’s what nonprofits need to know about music licensing—and where they can get into trouble.
Can Software Be Protected by Copyright? What Developers and Businesses Need to Know
Can you copyright software? Yes, but not in the way most people think. Here’s what is actually protected… and what isn’t.