use

No fixed 'seconds' rule; fair use is contextual and rarely applies to commercial tracks. more

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fair use myth

License grants limited use; assignment transfers ownership—know the difference. more

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transfer use law

Permission to use a specific sound recording in a sync; obtained from the rights-holder of the master. more

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master use license copyright royalties

Parody may qualify under fair use; fact-specific and risky without counsel. more

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parody fair use