Copyright Infringement and French Presidential Elections

music and campaigns
Written By Tamera H. Bennett

by Tamera H. BennettPosted February 25, 2009

Just this week I posted an update here on the dispute between Jackson Browne and John McCain over the use of the song "Running On Empty" in a campaign ad.

The issue of using songs without permission in political campaigns has now moved to France.  US indie band MGMT has demanded compensation from French President Nicolas Sarkozy's party for using their hit "Kids" without permission at rallies and in advertisements.

Some would say this is great timing...other's would say bad timing for this to be exposed. In two weeks a new anti-filesharing bill is scheduled to be presented to the French national assembly.

Tamera H. Bennett

Tamera H. Bennett is a wife, mom, lawyer, mediator, blogger, podcaster, and legal writer. For two decades she’s helped clients protect what they create by practicing trademark, copyright and entertainment law in Texas and Tennessee.

Tamera has co-hosted more than 85 episodes of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast since 2009. And, she’s been honored to write for BILLBOARD magazine and the TEXAS LAWYER.

In the summer of 2015, Tamera backpacked 100 miles over 10 days with her son's Boy Scout Troop. Tamera walked her first half-marathon in 2012 and walked the Cowtown Half Marathon in February 2016 and February 2017 with a PR each time. You can visit Tamera’s blog at createprotect.com and follow her on Twitter @tamerabennett.

http://www.tbennettlaw.com
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