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Feb 25, 2025copyrightintellectual-property-lawfair-usepublic-performancecommunication-to-the-publicringtones
Ringtone Samples and Copyright Law: Fair Use in Digital Communication
The Supreme Court clarifies when sampling ringtones online is communication to the public, not public performance, and how fair use applies.
Aug 9, 2022copyright lawpublic performancefilscapintellectual propertyradio musicrestaurant licensing
Copyright vs Fair Use: Restaurants Playing Radio Music in the Philippines
The Supreme Court rules that restaurants playing radio music through speakers must pay license fees to FILSCAP for public performance.