Sept. 16, 2020), Rimini St. v. Oracle Intl Corp., 473 F. Supp. From the Copyright Criminals website: Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. 2014), Kienitz v. Sconnie Nation, LLC, 766 F.3d 756 (7th Cir. I lost my certificate. 20-CV-7269 (VEC) (S.D.N.Y. PopMatters is wholly independent, women-owned and operated. of Realtors, 786 F.2d 1400 (9th Cir. 1996), Am. Do I need to Is it legal to download works from peer-to-peer networks and if not, what is the penalty Can a school show a movie without obtaining permission from the copyright owner? Colls. Publns, Inc., 329 F.2d 541 (2d Cir. Can I register musical works (with or without lyrics), photographs, artwork, and liner notes with the same application? Its DIY feel is evocative of the early sampling records it discusses. 19 CIV. How do I register my copyright? I've been using the "Standard" online application to register my works as an "unpublished collection". How much of someone else's work can I use without getting permission? How much do I have to change in order to claim copyright in someone else's work? Ltd. v. Bloomberg L.P., 742 F.3d 17 (2d Cir. Featuring Public Enemy, De La Soul, QBert and more July 18, 2017), Corbello v. DeVito, No. 24, 2020), In re DMCA Subpoena to Reddit, Inc., No. Corp. v. Crooks, 542 F. Supp. of Scientology Enters., 533 F.3d 1287 (11th Cir. v. Katzman, 793 F.2d 533 (3d Cir. for Bio-Ethical Reform, 868 F. Supp. I set up a template to help me use my deposit account. May 27, 2020), Solid Oak Sketches, LLC v. 2K Games, Inc., No. One of the most effective tricks Franzen pulls out of his directorial hat is in his demonstration for his audience what sampling might look like. He was neither credited nor thanked for his work that appeared on any hip-hop tracks. 923 (N.D. Cal. How is a copyright different from a patent or a trademark? I found an error on my certificate. 490 (S.D.N.Y. Cal. Aug. 30, 2017), Disney Enterprises, Inc. v. VidAngel, Inc., No. How much do I have to change in my own work to make a new claim of copyright? 22, 2019), Clark v. Transportation Alternatives, Inc., 18 Civ. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a borrowed melody became a copyright infringement.The film showcases many of hip-hop musics founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Undergroundwhile also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more. v. Sony Pictures Classics, Inc., 953 F. Supp. How long does the registration process take? v. Cuomo, 928 F.2d 519 (2d Cir. Do I need to provide the cataloging number that was assigned to the album by the record label? If I choose to register my copyright, should I use the same address that I use for The transcription service will then contact the court at ctcl-transcription@nycourts.gov, obtain the digital recording, transcribe the recording and provide the litigant with the transcript at the agreed upon contractual rate. What is your mailing address? v. Substance, Inc., 354 F.3d 624 (7th Cir. How can I know when my submission for registration is received by the Copyright Office? But by the early 1990s, sampling had collided with the law. Oct. 11, 2016), BWP Media USA, Inc. v. Gossip Cop Media, Inc. No. 2d 310 (S.D.N.Y. Group LLC, No. 1998), L.A. News Serv. June 1, 2020), Walsh v. Townsquare Media, Inc., No. 2006), Clean Flicks of Colo., LLC v. Soderbergh, 433 F. Supp. Sampling plays such a huge role in hiphop, and its arguable that by the time a good producer is done with a sample, its really not the same as the original Mind you, some sampling is pretty blatantly just trying to ride the coat-tails and popularity of the original song. Cal. Can I do that? 2d 238 (D. Del. Group Registration of Works on an Album of Music (GRAM), Where do I find the online application for , Does a collective work registration cover the. 13-04829 (2d Cir. On a split screen, he shows old black and white TV footage of guitarists, juxtaposed with the Jackson 5, to make a mashup with a new beat and rhythm, remixed with various vocals. Or do I create my own password? "To use a segment. 2d 268 (S.D.N.Y. Its roster boasts names like De La Soul, Chuck D, George Clinton, Sage Francis, Saul Williams, and Prefuse 73. CV 17-66-M-DLC (D. Mont. What are your hours of operation? Why did the Copyright Office decide to publish historical public records online at this time? Do I have to register with your office to be protected? How do I get on your mailing or email list? Im an account holder, but I havent heard from the U.S. Where can I learn about this group registration option? 15-CV-10160 (S.D.N.Y. 2009), Peter Letterese & Assocs. Frank Ocean, for example, credited the Beatles for two seconds of audio that is really more of a reference than a sample, and yet he credits them as collaborators. When the industry came out with a list of artists you were not allowed to sample, who else could samplers turn to than to unrepresented and vulnerable artists like Stubblefield? This film was eventually broadcast on PBSs Independent Lens, but before that, it was in making its rounds in the festival circuit and did not have to be cut for time. Mich. 2009), Warren Publg Co. v. Spurlock, 645 F. Supp. Cour internationale de Justice - International Court of Justice . This is exacerbated when he reveals later that he finds sampling today an extraordinary lazy music choice and easy, which is easy to say for someone as accomplished and successful as Albini. 1992), L.A. News Serv. 16-cv-724-LTS-SDA (S.D.N.Y. Do I need to submit a copy of both the single and the album? Where do I find the Standard Application? Sept. 10, 2020), Bain v. Film Indep., Inc. No. 2009), Reyes v. Wyeth Pharm., Inc., 603 F. Supp. Where do I find the application for supplementary registration? I found an error in my certificate. Where do I enter the title for each work? Can you provide me with copies of my application and my work? 92-1480, 92-1584 (4th Cir. 2:10-cv-1036-LRH-PAL. Help bring programs like Independent Lens to your PBS station. 20-CV-1552 (ARR) (SIL) (E.D.N.Y. Jul. Cos., Inc., 621 F.2d 57 (2d Cir. 3d 1127 (N.D. Ill. 2014), Arrow Prods., Ltd. v. The Weinstein Co., LLC,44 F. Supp. 00 CIV. Can the third party be named as a copyright claimant? Why would the generation that covered Bob Dylan over and over get so bent out of shape of having seconds of audio copied and pasted in a new way in a rap song? Does the personally identifiable information removal fee apply to all registration records made available online? v. Jama, No. No. Cowboys Cheerleaders, Inc. v. Scoreboard Posters, Inc., 600 F.2d 1184 (5th Cir. Can I register published and unpublished works with the same application? Chuck D once told me that a Public Enemy song that contained 20 . Transcript. How do I register sound recordings with the same application? Maybe it had something to do with licensing rights? 6261 (VM) (S.D.N.Y. 2091 (JSM) (S.D.N.Y. 18-cv-06637 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 17, 2015), Galvin v. Ill. Republican Party, No. It premiered in 2009 at the Toronto International Film Festival. 20-4097-cv, 20-4201-cv (2d Cir. What is a deposit account? Do I need to submit my claim through the electronic registration system? What does "GRUW" stand for? Can I file online? Why is personally identifiable information included in a record? Copyright Criminals (2009) on Vimeo Copyright Criminals (2009) Not Yet Rated 13 years ago More Youngyy 33.8K 169 18 5 A documentary that examines the creative and commercial value of sampling in music. May I register more than one work on the same application? What if I need help completing the online application? 1991), Wright v. Warner Books, Inc., 953 F.2d 731 (2d Cir. In short, no, opening statements are not part of the normal record on appeal. Cal. What do I do if I forgot my password? Jul. 2003), Chi. 1998), Sundeman v. Seajay Socy, Inc., 142 F.3d 194 (4th Cir. Why these scenes did not make it into the movie is not clear. May I register more than one work on the same application? 2000), Worldwide Church of God v. Phila. I've been sending physical copies to the Copyright Office. 19-CV-3156 (NGG) (RER) (E.D.N.Y. Do I receive a password from the Copyright Office to log into the eCO website to preregister my work? Where can I learn more about supplementary registration? 2014), White v. West Pub. 1982), Encyclopedia Brittanica Educ. v. Comedy Partners, 682 F.3d 687 (7th Cir. v. CBS, Inc., 672 F.2d 1095 (2d Cir. Do you have any forms for transfer of copyrights? CV 21-1102 (C.D. Can I copyright the name of my band? 2d 289 (D.P.R. Do the authors of the works need to be the same? When was this change announced? Feb. 22, 2016), Kennedy v. Gish, Sherwood & Friends, Inc., No. How about quotes or samples? Mar. Can I use a stage name or a pen name? What is the effective date of my preregistration? When recording industry lawyers got involved, what was once called "borrowed melody" became "copyright infringement." Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and money. Can I still do this? What are the exclusive rights that must be fully owned by the third party? 3786 (PNL) (S.D.N.Y. 1:18-CV-339-RP (W.D. 1988), Salinger v. Random House, Inc., 811 F.2d 90 (2d Cir. 620 (S.D.N.Y. Essaying the pop culture that matters since 1999, Clyde Stubblefield (From "The Funky Drummer" edition of Copyright Criminals). Will I receive a certificate for my preregistration? Will I need to make a regular registration after my work is completed? 17-1057 (E.D. v. Realty One Grp., Inc., No. I want to include the current owner's name in the registration record. What will happen to the existing funds in my account? The author transferred their right to reproduce and distribute the work to a third party (such as a music publisher or record label). 2d 786 (E.D. What is special handling 2012), Monge v. Maya Magazines, Inc., 688 F.3d 1164 (9th Cir. I have to include my new account number on an application. One of my works was first published as a single before it was published on the album. Copyright Criminals 2009 Not Rated 54 m IMDb RATING 7.3 /10 270 YOUR RATING Rate Documentary Music A documentary that examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling. Can I still do this? May 16, 2019), Brammer v. Violent Hues Productions, LLC, No. Feb. 22, 2019), Davidson v. United States, No. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. 22, 2011), CCA and B, LLC v. F + W Media, Inc., 819 F. Supp. 2007), Tavory v. NTP, Inc., 495 F. Supp. Directors. Cal. 2001), Veeck v. S. Bldg. How do I register two or more unpublished works with the same application? Do I need to submit a physical copy of my works? 2:18-cv 09088-VAP-SS (C.D. Does my work have to be published to be protected? How do I protect my idea? How much do I have to change in my own work to make a new claim of copyright? Can I upload individual pages from each work? Copyright infringers can be sued civilly and in some cases prosecuted criminally for the same infringing act. Where do I find the application for supplementary registration? Cir. 5 (D.D.C. I've been sending physical copies to the Copyright Office. 1989), Weissmann v. Freeman, 868 F.2d 1313 (2d Cir. I also want to add some additional information to the certificate. Acts like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and the Beastie Boys created complex rhythms, references, and nuanced layers of original and appropriated sound. This goes back to Jeff Changs point: the laws have to change to help that culture do what it has to do., Copyright Criminals closes discussing the issue of mashups. Copy may not be in its final form. They were able to invoke the assistance of Kembrew McLeod, a professor and expert in copyright law at the University of Iowa, where Franzen was a student (fun fact: this was around the same era that Scott Beck and Bryan Woods were also attending, before they wrote the successful screenplay for A Quiet Place). Will my deposit be damaged by security measures in place on Capitol Hill? 31, 2015), N. Jersey Media Grp., Inc. v. Pirro, 74 F. Supp. Servs. 2, 2020), Comerica Bank & Trust, N.A. When is special handling granted? 130 (S.D.N.Y. What works can be preregistered? 1973), Rosemont Enters., Inc. v. Random House, Inc., 366 F.2d 303 (2d Cir. 2007), Perfect 10, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc., 508 F.3d 1146 (9th Cir. Mar. All of the tracks are available for free at ccMixter under a CC Attribution-NonCommercial license. When will you assign me a new account number? Can I do this? Do all of the works need to have the same claimant? Ravens Ltd. P'ship, 737 F.3d 932 (4th Cir. How long does the registration process take? I've been getting solicitation letters from publishers. 2d 705 (N.D. Ill. 2004), MasterCard Intl, Inc. v. Nader 2000 Primary Comm., Inc., No. Mo. 113 (S.D.N.Y. Testing Servs. 830 (S.D.N.Y. 2:10-CV-1322 JCM (LRL) (D. Nev. Apr. See production, box office & company info, Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest. What can I do? (USA), Inc. v. Am. 11-cv-429-slc (W.D. Copyright Office. Or you can share your work, and help light up the global commons! 2008), Leadsinger, Inc. v. BMG Music Publg, 512 F.3d 522 (9th Cir. How do I register musical works (with or without lyrics) with the same application? 22, 1993), Television Digest, Inc. v. U.S. Tel. Can I choose any title when registering my work? What classes of works are eligible for preregistration? 1998), Lucent Info. Can I still use a paper form? Can I do that? Broad. Va. Jan. 8, 2018), Barcroft Media, Ltd. v. Coed Media Group, LLC, No. Jan. 3, 2017), Disney Enters., Inc. v. VidAngel, Inc., No. Do I need to provide a title for the group as a whole? What is preregistration? Do you have any forms for transfer of copyrights? The film showcases many of hip-hop musics founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground, as well as emerging artists such as audiovisual remixers Eclectic Method. LEXIS 83767 (W.D.N.Y. Cal. This is a rush transcript. I've Submitted My Application, Fee, and Copy of My Work to the Copyright Office. March 19, 2018), Oyewole v. Ora, 291 F. Supp. Do I need a separate Login.gov account for each Copyright Office system? Naturally, thats basically what happens with trip-hop artists like Tricky and Portishead, who would record a guitar riff and press it on vinyl so that they can then take that vinyl and sample it live during performances. Church of God, Inc., 227 F.3d 1110 (9th Cir. Lipman dis-cussed the rights of the court reporter to sell copies of the transcript from the infamous Chappaquiddick Inquest in . Tex. At first, they didnt really take rap and hiphop seriously, thus producers were able to get away with more in terms of sampling. Distr., 27 F.4th 313 (5th Cir. I set up a template to help me use my deposit account. 2d 962 (C.D. v. Habib, No. If I upload a copy of my musical works or sound recordings, do the file names need to match the titles listed in the application? What is the registration fee? I've been using the "Standard" online application to register my works as an "unpublished collection". Where can I get application forms? United States v. Am. 2003), Elvis Presley Enters., Inc. v. Passport Video, 349 F.3d 622 (9th Cir. Directors Benjamin Franzen Kembrew McLeod Writer Kembrew McLeod (book and research) Stars Aesop Rock Chuck D George Clinton See production, box office & company info Copyright Criminals is a new documentary on the rise of sampling, specifically in hip-hop music, and the cultural and legal effects it has caused. 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