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In a previous article, we discussed the critical role of Freedom to Operate (FTO) patent searches in ensuring that your business does not infringe upon existing patents. But what about software source code, visual designs, text, or music...

In today's subscription-based music ecosystem, every casual tap on a streaming app triggers a complex financial chain. But have you ever wondered how the revenue from a single stream is calculated, and who actually gets paid? While rumou...

My tracks are getting millions of streams, but the money hitting my bank account is next to nothing. In today's streaming-dominated music industry, this frustrating reality is a shared grievance among countless independent creators. The ...

When you step into a café, restaurant, or salon, a ambient background music (BGM) track is often playing. Music is an essential element for setting the right mood for a business. However, did you know that when it comes to playing BGM in...

"I have a JASRAC licence, so why did I get a copyright notice?!" "If I dispute this claim, will my channel be deleted?" If you are a music creator or cover artist on YouTube, you have likely run into this frustrating scenario. However, m...

We encounter the term "copyright" almost every day. However, looking under the bonnet reveals a fascinating legal framework filled with counterintuitive and highly strategic rules. Whether you are a creator, an artist, or a business prof...

Historically, music copyright management in Japan was essentially a monopoly operated by JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers). However, the market liberalisation brought about by statutory reforms in ...

When music creators produce a track, it plays in high street shops and gets shared across social media. Supporting this ecosystem are music rights management organisations like JASRAC and NexTone. However, users often wonder, "When, wher...

When a music creator writes a song, it gets played on the streets, streamed on YouTube, and featured in TikTok videos. Behind this seamless backdrop lies a highly complex infrastructure tasked with tracking exactly who used what, where, ...