Digital Download Does Not Equal "Performance"

by Tamera H. BennettJune 21 2007

In April of this year Judge Conner, sitting in the SDNY, ruled the downloading of a digital musical file does not constitute a performance as defined under the U.S. Copyright Act.

Please read the fine summaries and opinions from my colleagues William Patry and Mark Litwak.

Read the opinion Read Hollywood Reporter

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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