The Recording Industry Association
of America (RIAA) is a society headquartered in Washington, D.C. that
represents recording industry wholesalers in the United States. The organization
consists of several labels and suppliers that create and manufacture close to
85% of all legally retailed music in the United States. Its role is to properly
administer copyright fees on music recordings, as well as work with trade
unions and government regulations. The RIAA has three goals that they always
obey. The first is to protect intellectual property rights as stated in the
First Amendment. The second is to constantly study the music industry in order
to stay up to date with any changes being made. And the third is to supervise
and analyze laws, regulations and policies on recorded material.
This organization is comprised of
several groups that fall under one big umbrella. The copyright infringement
team is responsible for all legal actions ensured on an artist and their
material. This department is also responsible for enforcing the government
regulations one must make when copyright has been infringed. Another group or
department is the digital sales certification and its endless attempts to
prevent illegal file sharing and piracy. The backing of this sector is critical
if you plan on recording music thru a studio or a live environment. The selling
product must be RIAA certified and must go thru all the proper protocols to
ensure the correct amount of checks and royalties.
Working with the RIAA is a big deal
to say the least. It is the powerhouse behind all the legal actions done in the
music industry. I plan to incorporate a venue in my business where live
performances can be made and later recorded and sold. I will need to look into
the copyright infringement group along with certain other units that will help
protect us against potential lawsuits. All performers will be liable for costs
made towards the production of a live audio CD. The RIAA will need to be
contacted to supply us with distributors and layers that can meet our cause.
Links:
www.riaa.com
http://www.crunchbase.com/company/riaa
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