Hello Gordon, I'm trying to find out how and where to properly license a theme song for a specific 1970's tv show to use for a weekly podcast. I've had no luck so far. Could you point me in the right direction to research this? Thank you in advance for any and all help! :)

What if I want to keep my name private? how would I go about registering the name without my name being attached to it as people can easily look it up? Do I have to do this through a private co. based in Montana, New Mexico etc.? This is really important because of trolling, doxing and stalking issues that could arise.

Can you make a step by step video tutorial? Im so confused and am STRUGGLING to find the publishers, copyright owner, master owner ect. ;-;

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In my experience on KZbin, if the original copyright owner doesn't like your parody (especially if it conflicts with their political views) they will have it taken down. Period.

Thank you Gordon.

Hey Gordon, for those who don't have the money to trademark their podcast name, 1. does a common law trademark do anything. 2. If I, was to name my podcast my own personal name for example (Ron Brown) and also use a small "Tagline", would a person be OK with only a common law trademark?

Thank you so much for this video

Thank you for this. Are clergy included in that public figure rule? I have a Catholic priest that I feel emotionally and spiritually abused me. I have tons of emails showing how he doesn’t know how to regulate emotions (my opinion). I feel he is unsafe and people should be warned about him and his community. If I share my opinions, experiences and even shared emails that showed how he spoke to me, is that protected or could there be legal consequences if he wanted try? What if I shared all my experiences naming him and his community in a KZbin channel interview or even in a book? I’m trying to write a book (hopefully I can complete and get published), so I’m so glad I came across your channel for when I will need legal help with that.

Gordon, awesome podcast show, thank you so much for the free guide.

I also recognized the trends in how long music that was copyright-deposited lasts. Usually, this is for the life of the music creator + 75 years. But here comes Sonny Bono, and this means trouble for podcast creators using music - now the copyright extends to the life of the creator + 95 years - so hence, 20 more years tacked on. Keenly, this was because the copyright bigwigs got angry about the "Amen Break" being inappropriately appropriated and disseminated for over 20 years or so, until Zero-G put an end to all of that in that famous drum break by copyrighting that track itself, disappointing the "hip-hop" world of content creators.

We know that DJs who do podcasts on KZbin try to avoid "copyright strikes" on any copyrighted commercially recorded music that they put on there by "speaking over" the commercially recorded music for educational purposes. But I also know a fair amount about copyright law too, since I had deposited my own music myself to the Library of Congress. We know Section 107 of the Copyright Law allows a podcast producer to play copyrighted music for purpose of scholarship or education. Obviously only a part of it. But get beyond that, then you are running afoul of the law, and the only way out is to get what is called a mechanical license to play such copyrighted material on one's podcasts. Otherwise, the podcaster could be slapped with infringement accusations. There is some leeway here. If you play already-recorded music by record labels on KZbin that are not the bigwigs (BMI, or UMG, or Sony, for instance), and just independent record labels on your podcasts (so mainly DIY-only music), the DIY record labels will not be so aggressive to sue the podcaster because their recorded music is only for a small amount of following--DIY audiences, and not yet mainstream music. That means if you play a whole DIY music track without speaking over it, this will not be picked up by the major record label algorithms (because the indy labels usually do not have such algorithms), and you won't be copyright-struck on KZbin. Also look into Creative Commons if all else fails.

This is so scary! And no way in my life time would i watch another movie with a fake johnny depp! Or a a fake any of my favourite actors for that matter! Actors are actors because its their profession. I'm just glad im 45 and had the chance to live b4 the internet! Imagine goung to see a pink floyd concert and none of them even knew about it? Even worse an elvis presley one! Thats just fuct up!

Amazing concept! I like!!!! I will suscribe!

Register at podcasthon.org/register

Yes, I set my clock and I forgot about it

Ahhh, I missed this one. I'll catch you next Tuesday!

Couldn't we at least block specific ads? Progressive for example. If I will never use their services wouldn't it be smarter to play me different ads?

I know I’m late but how exactly do you contact an owner, like let’s say I want to use part of an Iron Maiden song in a film and put it on tubi, would I just email them or something?

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Great voice.

yet we let the gov and minors sign a tuition contract for absurd amounts of money at insane interest rates by the hundreds of thousands.

I use pixabay and sometimes I get a copyright on it on KZbin even though I have them attribution

What about calling someone incompetent (and stopping at that)?

Take on reaction videos?.... sometimes little commentary to go with it

Is it alright if I use the rights to a song without asking if my video is NOT copyrighted?

Ok so i took a patriotic song, changed lyrics, recorded new music, sang it myself, made a performance video. So from a patriotic song, it now becomes a satire on the country's bad financial condition. Is it fair use?

Given that it's so pricy, can we just do it in parts? Like trademark the name/channel first then move forward in steps when income/sponsorship is established as or if the channel grows in that way?

Thanks for the answer! I'm sharing this with my friend!

What is VA in this context?

As a follow up with this, I'd love for you to address receiving feedback from minors and using it in a podcast. (A friend has this exact concern with a family-friend podcast.) I know one consideration is what information the contact channel collects and shares with the podcaster. But what if we assume nothing is tracked about the minor except the information they give: first name, state, and story or feedback.

You didn't aged since 2000

I also hired a VA in the Philippines, but she is a freelancer and does not work for any agency/company. Would I still need both forms?

It's not worth it for any real company. You don't know the rules of the game (because they aren't set), so you'll lose more than you save.

Thanks for the information. As a podcaster, I find it very helpful. How do you feel about being the sole proprietor for a small home podcast business?

Don't know how it works over there, but can't state courts use case law from other states as precedent? Why does the case have to happen in that state for it to be relevant?

Very helpful, thanks!

Good video! I understand there's something called the Political Entities License that sometimes allows artists to block politicians from using their music. Is this correct? Thanks

Thank you, Gordon! 00:01:25 Since I have to rely on Fair Use anyway for the photobook review do you think I can get away with showing multiple pages inside? I am being extra cautious because someone popular I watched was sued for using screenshots of a popular photographer’s photographs in their KZbin video about composition. He lost, too. I was surprised since many, many people share videos like that. They’re among the most popular types of photography videos on this site.

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Really great video ty Gordon!!

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Doesn't stop the Chinese 😅

what about filming on public transport?

Along with providing excellent and very helpful information, one thing I especially like about Firemark is that he's not trying to sell you his services. He's actually providing really good legal information. As for LLC filing, I've found LegalZoom to be good, but it's going to be at least $1000 by the time you use all of their perks. And way more important for protecting your assets than filing an LLC is to get liability insurance. The trouble is, it is now hard to get the better policies for under $5,000 to $10,000 a year, especially if you are producing creative content.

I can’t recall if you brought this up. If a podcaster failed to inform an advertiser that they’re simultaneously posting an alternate version without ads and getting paid for it could that open the podcaster up to some legal trouble with the advertiser? Regardless, I suspect that would reduce many advertisers’ interest in working with you.

00:14 I am sure will continue to be surprised! Thanks for sharing your knowledge on this subject.

Very thorough, well organized, and helpful.

This information is invaluable!! ❤

Do you still need permission if the track and official film video is to be shown only at a funeral service for a loved one?