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How do own copyright to my record label?
A performer (the musician in this case) has copyright in the performer's performance (the music that is recorded). The performance may then either be licensed or assigned to the music label who will produce and market copies of the performance for sale. A license means the performer keeps the copyright; in the case of an assignment the rights are transferred to, and are owned by, the label. In exchange for this, the musician receives compensation. If there is an ongoing relationship between the performer and the music label, then these terms will be dictated in a contract between the two parties.
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Copyright & Patents
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Nyall Engfield
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Expertise in Canadian Patent law
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Patent lawyer in Ottawa, involved in drafting patents, prosecution before Patent Office, and litigation
Please see my bio at http://www.andrewsrobichaud.com/Nyall_Engfield.htm
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CCLA, CBA (Ontario Chapter), Law Society of Upper Canada
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University of Ottawa Law and Technology Journal
OBA Privacy Law Review: Eye on Privacy
Porter Hétu International
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B.ASc - University of Waterloo
LL.B. - University of Calgary
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received Felesky Flynn tax award in 2nd year of law school
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