Re: Copyright Extension

From: Larry Urbanski <larryu[_at_]interaccess.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 1996 23:10:03 -0600

Martin Perlberger wrote: 

>

> Why wouldn't the motion picture studios pay for rights to extended
> copyrights underlying motion picture subjects as much as benefit?

Cost analysis. The amount of royalties collected with the extension far exceeds the amount of additional rights they will have to pay for.

> Why wouldn't song licensees, such as broadcasters, recording companies,
> have clout to defeat copyright extension?

These song licensees are not large users of the public domain. They are already paying blanket licences, song clearances as a matter of business. My assumption is they do not feel this is a significant monetary issue for them.

One would think publishers who publish public domain books would benefit. However, they will not take a stand because they also work with copyright owners. Certain groups serve two masters. Possibly this applies to song licensees.

Larry Urbanski
American Film Heritage Association
<larryu[_at_]interaccess.com> Received on Sat Mar 30 1996 - 05:06:18 GMT

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