Protecting your Band’s Merchandise Sales from Counterfeiters / Unauthorized Sellers Copyright Infringement Actions There are two requirements for your work to be protected by a copyright heading: 1) Fixation, and 2) Originality. The work must be fixed in a tangible medium of expression that can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with…
The bulk of artist revenue on tour comes from concert attendance together with the sale of merchandise sold at the venue and online. In fact, about 80% of bands’ profits from live events come from merchandise bought by fans. In the music industry, it is common and acknowledged that your music can be streamed or…