Ringtone licensing debate handed off

The RIAA's request to develop a compulsory licensing model for ringtones has been placed in the lap of the U.S. Copyright Office, according to FierceMobile Content.

"A compulsory licensing scheme would simplify things dramatically, eliminating the need to negotiate a license for each ringtone desired."

Related Links:

-- Sony's rev share lawsuit includes ringtones now (FierceMobile Content)

-- Royalty Board to Defer to Copyright Office on Ringtone Licenses (Hollywood Reporter)

-- Ringtones Copyright Issues (Ringtonia)

emily | 8:16 AM | Copyright Protection |
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