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I wonder if the singing dogs we've seen on Letterman and (previously) Leno had to pay a royalty (seriously)?




TV shows, like live club venues, like radio shows, pay set fees for licensing based on audience size. This covers whatever songs they play on the air.

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Actually, I guess the animal (or bird) owners along with their talented pets would, both, go to the clink in these situations if royalties were not handled properly, right? Hopefully, they could share the same cell!!




No, copyright law is not criminal law. Likely the most that would happen would be a Cease and Desist letter. If the person were to continue after that, then I would guess that Civil Court, not Criminal Court, might be the next step.