Is it copyright infringement if I start a website where people can request to have songs transcribed and musicians can transcribe the songs for them for a fee?
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Is it copyright infringement if I start a website where people can request to have songs transcribed and musicians can transcribe the songs for them for a fee?
The final work will only be given to one person, it will not be posted on the internet.
Asked on July 14, 2012 under Business Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If the songs that will be transcribed by your new business via a website are songs that are already copyrighted and you do not have express written permission from the person owning the copyright, I see a significant copyright issue developing against your business and website.
I suggest that you consult with an attorney who practices in the area of intellectual law before you start up the venture that you have written about.
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