Originally Posted by saxgentleman67
Tiger, I appreciate you taking the time to post your thoughts on this important issue. Personally I would make rather listen to someone who speaks English rather than an attorney who speaks legalese. Your answer is much more practical. I would also add that there is a huge difference between practical real world advice and theoretical "what could happen if' advice you get from an attorney. I've seen people waste so much money on attorneys needlessly, typically motivated by fear.

A couple problems: 1. Much of Tiger's information is wrong.

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FYI, I was also told by Ember at PG Music that there is no copyright issue. So just because it's not clearly mentioned in the licensing agreement, that fact that multiple employees over probably a long period of time are making this claim does weigh in on this importantly. PG music will ultimately be the one to be sued more likely, than any individual making music.

2. That's not quite right either — as you were informed in the other thread. When you are told something, it's a good idea not to make things up.

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You are not, however, permitted to claim the demo songs in your copyright.

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Band-in-a-Box (BIAB) demo songs are copyrighted by PG Music Inc., meaning you cannot claim copyright to them or use them commercially without permission.

Copyright Ownership:
PG Music Inc. owns the copyright to the demo songs and RealTracks/RealStyles within Band-in-a-Box.

No Permission to Claim Copyright:
You cannot claim copyright to the demo songs, even if you've used them as a starting point for your own compositions.

Commercial Use Restrictions:
Using the demo songs commercially (e.g., selling them, using them in a commercial project) without permission from PG Music Inc. is a copyright violation.

Copyright Protection:
Even unreleased music is protected by copyright.

Seeking Permission:
If you wish to use a demo song or RealTracks/RealStyles in a commercial context, you must obtain permission from PG Music Inc.

As cool as many of them are, those cannot be registered by you.

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