How Long Do Music Copyrights Last?
Wondering how long music copyright lasts? In most cases, protection continues for the creator’s lifetime plus 70 years, though rules differ by country and type of work. Knowing these limits helps artists, producers, and listeners understand when music becomes public domain.
September 30, 2025
AI-Generated Music Copyright | What Musicians and Creators Need to Know
It remains to be seen if AI-generated music will be understood as an extension of this kind of fair use or whether or not it is in another camp altogether.
June 12, 2025
Tracy Chapman Suit Against Nicki Minaj Highlight Importance of Protection and Permission
Chapman is seeking unspecified monetary damages for copyright infringement of “Baby Can I Hold You” – which Chapman registered for copyright protection in 1983 – and for the court to require Minaj to “take reasonable steps to stop the continued exploitation” of her song.
November 15, 2018
BMI Battles Against Leading Concert Promoter Association for Songwriters and Composers
Broadcast Music Inc. went to federal court seeking a court-ordered increase in the royalties to be paid to songwriters and composers from the North American Concert Promoters Association, which represents such concert promoter giants as the various AEG and Live Nation affiliates.
November 08, 2018
What MMA’s Mechanical Licensing Collective Means For Songwriters
Many questions remain about how the Mechanical Licensing Collective, not the least of which is who will actually run the organization.
June 04, 2018
Paul McCartney and Sony/ATV Settle Over Rights to Beatles Music
Paul McCartney sued Sony/ATV, seeking a declaratory judgment on whether he would be able to regain his copyright ownership share to the music he helped create.
July 25, 2017
Advocates for the Creative Mind
