This document discusses copyright and music in the digital age. It covers topics such as copyright law for sound recordings, which gives protections for 50 years after recording or publishing. It also compares the movie and music markets in terms of revenue. Additionally, it discusses alternatives to digital rights management (DRM) for distributing music digitally and some examples of business models used, such as iTunes music sales. Overall, the document examines issues around copyright and monetizing music in the digital era.

1. Copyright & Music in the Digital Age Christian Mathias

2. Copyright & Music Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000 “ sound recording” s.26: 50 years (either after recording or after first publishing) (extension debate)

3. Background Movie Market (Million Tickets) Music Market (Million USD)

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7. Which alternatives do exist? (2 Examples)

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9. Business Models iTunes Sales (Million Songs)

10. Questions? Thank you!