U.S. Copyright Act: The fundamental federal copyright law (17 U.S.C.) governing creative works, including musical compositions and recordings
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues and online content protection
Music Modernization Act (MMA): Updates music licensing legislation for the digital age, including streaming rights and royalties
Synchronization Rights: Legal permission required to sync music with visual media, essential for film licensing
Master Use Rights: Rights to use specific recordings of musical works in the film
Public Performance Rights: Rights governing the public exhibition of the film with the licensed music
ASCAP/BMI/SESAC Regulations: Performance Rights Organizations' rules and requirements for music licensing and royalty collection
State Contract Laws: Specific state laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including licensing agreements
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules governing fair business practices and consumer protection
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across national borders
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement updating copyright law for digital technologies and the internet
Territory Rights Considerations: Geographic scope of the license and distribution rights for the film with licensed music
Duration Specifications: Time period for which the music license is valid and terms for renewal
Payment and Royalty Structures: Financial terms including upfront payments, ongoing royalties, and payment schedules
