As an organizer of a commercial event, I plan to play multiple copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event. What should I do if it is impossible for me to obtain authorization from their respective owners in advance?
As an organizer of a commercial event, I plan to play multiple copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event. What should I do if it is impossible for me to obtain authorization from their respective owners in advance?
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The first step is to determine whether the event falls under the categories of fair use and/or license. As a general rule, it is strongly recommended to obtain copyright clearances prior to any public performance of copyrighted works, such as music and movies. If, however, it is impossible for you to get the permission in advance then unfortunately you will not be able to publicly perform those works without violating the law. Under these circumstances you should still take necessary measures that will minimize any potential liabilities. For example making sure all speakers and other audio systems are not directly facing members of public or turned off at specific times etcetera. Additionally depending on country jurisdictions sometimes blanket licensing may help but again this is a complex area that need advice from experienced legal professional familiar with applicable rules and regulation in your region
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As an organizer of a commercial event, I plan to play multiple copyrighted musical works and movies at a large public event. What should I do if it is impossible for me to obtain authorization from their respective owners in advance?
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If it is impossible to obtain authorization in advance, you should follow the “Notice and Takedown” procedure as quickly as possible after the event. You should contact the content owners and provide them details about when and where your event took place. It would be beneficial to include proof of evidence such as photographs or videos that confirm the occurrence of your event. Furthermore, it is best to inform all involved parties about the incident and ensure their consents before any legal action is taken.
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