Sign in

Bengtson Tire & Service, Inc.

Sharing is caring! Have something to share about Bengtson Tire & Service, Inc.? Use RevDex to write a review
Reviews Bengtson Tire & Service, Inc.

Bengtson Tire & Service, Inc. Reviews (7)

*** *** ***
*** *** *** *** ***
*** ***
*** *** *** ***
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** ** *
***
Dear *** ***:
I am writing in response to a complaint your office received about BMI from *** *** of *** *** located in *** ***, Alabama. In the complaint, *** *** states she is receiving unnecessary calls from BMI after she has asked BMI to stop calling. She further claims the business is not in need of a BMI music license because music used in the business is licensed through other services. This communication serves to inform you of BMI’s business function and to provide a history of BMI’s communications with *** *** and *** ***
As you know, the U.SCopyright Law requires persons who desire to publicly perform a copyrighted musical work to obtain permission from the creator of the musical work, or a performing right organization authorized to license their copyright on their behalf, such as BMITo this end, BMI contacts businesses that perform music and assists them in securing the proper authorization.
BMI began contacting *** *** and *** *** in September to offer a license for the music being used in the business, specifically the use of recorded music via an iPod, and the use of music in group fitness classes which are offered by the fitness facility. On September **, 2014, a BMI representative spoke with ***, who refused to discuss the need for a license and disconnected the call. Additionally, on October **, a different BMI representative spoke with a female at the business who identified herself as the ***, who also refused to discuss the license and also disconnected the call without offering any reason as to why the business does not need the license
BMI understands that the business is still using recorded music in the facility and offering fitness classes that also use music, and these uses would require the copyright permission for any BMI music used, which can be obtained through the BMI license. Additionally, BMI has no reason to believe that copyright permission for any BMI music has been obtained from another source as *** *** states in her complaint. For this reason, BMI will continue to contact the business to offer a license for the permission to use music in the BMI repertoire
It should be noted that at this time, this *** *** location is not authorized by BMI to use works in the BMI repertoire, and any unauthorized performances of such works could be considered copyright infringement and subject the establishment to significant fines and damages
If you or *** *** have any questions about BMI or the more than million works represented by BMI, please feel free to contact me
Very truly yours,
***
*** *** *** ***

[redacted]
 
[redacted]
 
[redacted]
 
[redacted]...

[redacted]                                   ... Dear [redacted]: I am writing in response to your February **, 2015 communication to Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) regarding a complaint that your office received about BMI from [redacted] of [redacted] located in [redacted].  In his complaint, [redacted] asserts that he is not in need of a BMI license due to the fact that he has secured copyright permission from another organization and is therefore receiving unnecessary calls and letters from BMI.  This letter serves to inform you of BMI’s business function and its communications with [redacted] and [redacted]. BMI is one of the nation’s three performing right organizations (“PRO”), representing songwriters, composers, and music publishers (collectively referred to as “BMI affiliates”) since 1940.  Our affiliates grant to BMI, on a non-exclusive basis, the right to license their performing right (one of several rights afforded musical creators under U.S. Copyright Law). Performing right organizations enter into license agreements with, and collect license fees from, users of music and distribute those license fees in the form of royalties to copyright holders (e.g., songwriters, composers and music publishers).  The U.S. Copyright Law specifically refers to BMI as a performing right organization (society), stating in 17 U.S.C., “a performing rights society is an association, corporation, or other entity that licenses the public performance of non-dramatic musical works on behalf of the copyright owners of such work, such as…Broadcast Music, Inc…”.  BMI operates on a not-for-profit basis, and all license fees received, less administrative expenses and certain reserves, are distributed to BMI affiliates.  BMI currently licenses approximately 8.5 million musical works and represents the works of over 650,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.  BMI represents approximately one half of the music played in the United States every day.  A sampling of music users with whom BMI has entered into licenses for the public performance of the musical works which BMI represents includes: radio stations, television stations, cable networks, restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, fitness clubs, concert promoters, colleges/universities, retail establishments, festivals, ice skating rinks, and bowling alleys. As noted above, the U.S. Copyright Law requires persons who desire to publicly perform a copyrighted musical work to obtain permission from the creator of the musical work, or a performing right organization authorized to license their copyright on their behalf, such as BMI. To this end, BMI contacts businesses that perform music and assists them in securing the proper authorization.   BMI’s communications with [redacted] and [redacted] are as follows: BMI began contacting [redacted] in February 2015 to offer a music license for live music being performed in the establishment.  A BMI representative spoke with [redacted] and discussed the need for the license, at which time [redacted] indicated that live music is performed at the location one night per week.  [redacted] claims in his complaint that he has already obtained copyright permission from a different organization.  However, it should be noted that another PRO cannot grant permission for public performance of the BMI repertoire.  In addition [redacted] indicated that he also uses a background music service.  While it is true that the service does have a license with BMI which specifically grants permission for the public performance of background recorded music provided by the service, it does not grant permission for live music which [redacted] indicated is performed at the establishment.  Further, [redacted] should know that the exemption he cited in Section 110(5) in Title 17 of the United States Code does not apply to live performances.  At this time, it should be noted that [redacted] is unauthorized by BMI to publicly perform works in the BMI repertoire and performances of such works could constitute copyright infringement, subjecting the business to substantial fines and damages.  It is recommended that [redacted] promptly contact BMI at ###-###-#### to secure a license for the public performance of BMI works.   Very truly yours,      [redacted] 
 
[redacted]

[redacted]
 
[redacted]
 
[redacted]
 
[redacted]...

[redacted]                                   ... Dear [redacted]: I am writing in response to your February **, 2015 communication to Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) regarding a complaint that your office received about BMI from [redacted] of [redacted] at [redacted] located in [redacted]  In her complaint, [redacted] asserts that she is not in need of a BMI license and is receiving unnecessary calls and letters from BMI.  This letter serves to inform you of BMI’s business function and its communications with [redacted] and [redacted] at Watermark. BMI is one of the nation’s three performing right organizations (“PRO”), representing songwriters, composers, and music publishers (collectively referred to as “BMI affiliates”) since 1940.  Our affiliates grant to BMI, on a non-exclusive basis, the right to license their performing right (one of several rights afforded musical creators under U.S. Copyright Law). Performing right organizations enter into license agreements with, and collect license fees from, users of music and distribute those license fees in the form of royalties to copyright holders (e.g., songwriters, composers and music publishers).  The U.S. Copyright Law specifically refers to BMI as a performing right organization (society), stating in 17 U.S.C., “a performing rights society is an association, corporation, or other entity that licenses the public performance of non-dramatic musical works on behalf of the copyright [redacted]s of such work, such as…Broadcast Music, Inc…”.  BMI operates on a not-for-profit basis, and all license fees received, less administrative expenses and certain reserves, are distributed to BMI affiliates.  BMI currently licenses approximately 8.5 million musical works and represents the works of over 650,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.  BMI represents approximately one half of the music played in the United States every day.  A sampling of music users with whom BMI has entered into licenses for the public performance of the musical works which BMI represents includes: radio stations, television stations, cable networks, restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, fitness clubs, concert promoters, colleges/universities, retail establishments, festivals, ice skating rinks, and bowling alleys. As noted above, the U.S. Copyright Law requires persons who desire to publicly perform a copyrighted musical work to obtain permission from the creator of the musical work, or a performing right organization authorized to license their copyright on their behalf, such as BMI. To this end, BMI contacts businesses that perform music and assists them in securing the proper authorization.   BMI’s communications with [redacted] and [redacted] at [redacted] are as follows: BMI began contacting [redacted] at [redacted] in October 2014 to offer a license for televisions used in the public areas at the establishment.  [redacted] informed the BMI representative that they use Mood Media for background music.  The BMI rep explained that Mood Media is licensed with BMI for background music, but the establishment is responsible for obtaining copyright permission for music on the televisions.  On December *, 2014, BMI received an email from [redacted] informing BMI that she would not be signing a BMI license because she has licensed her televisions through [redacted].  On that same date, A BMI representative contacted her via telephone explaining that the [redacted] license only grants permission for the songs in [redacted]’s repertoire and that a BMI license is still needed for the songs in BMI’s repertoire.  This was further explained in a subsequent phone conversation with [redacted] on February *, 2015.   At this time, it should be noted that [redacted] at [redacted] is unauthorized by BMI to publicly perform works in the BMI repertoire, and performances of such works could constitute copyright infringement, subjecting the business to substantial fines and damages.  It is recommended that [redacted] promptly contact BMI at ###-###-#### to secure a license for the public performance of BMI works.   Very truly yours,       [redacted]

[redacted]
 
[redacted]
 
[redacted]
[redacted]
[redacted]
[redacted]
[redacted]
 
[redacted]...

[redacted]
                                        ...
Dear ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­[redacted]:
 
I am writing in response to your September **, 2014 communication to Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”) regarding a complaint that your office received about BMI from [redacted], [redacted] of [redacted]’s Restaurant located in Trenton, New Jersey.  In his complaint, [redacted] asserts that he is not in need of a BMI license and is receiving unnecessary calls and letters from BMI.  This letter serves to inform you of BMI’s business function and its communications with [redacted] and [redacted]’s Restaurant.
 
BMI is one of the nation’s three performing right organizations (“PRO”), representing songwriters, composers, and music publishers (collectively referred to as “BMI affiliates”) since 1940.  Our affiliates grant to BMI, on a non-exclusive basis, the right to license their performing right (one of several rights afforded musical creators under U.S. Copyright Law). Performing right organizations enter into license agreements with, and collect license fees from, users of music and distribute those license fees in the form of royalties to copyright holders (e.g., songwriters, composers and music publishers).  The U.S. Copyright Law specifically refers to BMI as a performing right organization (society), stating in 17 U.S.C., “a performing rights society is an association, corporation, or other entity that licenses the public performance of non-dramatic musical works on behalf of the copyright [redacted]s of such work, such as…Broadcast Music, Inc…”.  BMI operates on a not-for-profit basis, and all license fees received, less administrative expenses and certain reserves, are distributed to BMI affiliates.  BMI currently licenses approximately 8.5 million musical works and represents the works of over 650,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers.  BMI represents approximately one half of the music played in the United States every day.  A sampling of music users with whom BMI has entered into licenses for the public performance of the musical works which BMI represents includes: radio stations, television stations, cable networks, restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, fitness clubs, concert promoters, colleges/universities, retail establishments, festivals, ice skating rinks, and bowling alleys.
 
As noted above, the U.S. Copyright Law requires persons who desire to publicly perform a copyrighted musical work to obtain permission from the creator of the musical work, or a performing right organization authorized to license their copyright on their behalf, such as BMI. To this end, BMI contacts businesses that perform music and assists them in securing the proper authorization.   BMI’s communications with [redacted] and [redacted]’s Restaurant are as follows:
 
BMI began contacting [redacted]’s Restaurant in 2003 to offer a license for music that was taking place at the establishment, and an agreement was entered into in October of 2004.  When the license renewed in September 2013, as it does every September, the balance was not paid.  [redacted] claims in his letter to your office that he is not in need of a license because his DJs and other music providers are licensed, and he has additional licenses with the state of New Jersey.  [redacted] has been advised by BMI that the license provided by BMI serves as permission from the [redacted]s of the copyrights of the music, which is required under federal law, and is not granted by any state or local permit.  It is granted by BMI on behalf of the songwriters and publishers that own the copyrights to music.  In addition, BMI does not license individual DJs and live performers, as it is the responsibility of the party that hosts or promotes the performance to obtain copyright permission.  For these reasons, the establishment is still in need of the BMI license.
 
At this time, BMI and its authorized representatives will continue to contact [redacted] to pursue the past due balance on the account. 
 
If you or [redacted] have any further questions about BMI or the more than 8.5 million musical works represented by BMI, please feel free to contact me or visit the BMI website at [redacted].
 
 
Very truly yours, 
 
[redacted]
 
[redacted]
*

Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# [redacted], and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:

In the response from BMI they continue to harrass [redacted] to register for their services.  I don't know any other ways to tell BMI that we are not in need of their service.   Please assist me in getting them to start contacting us any further.  We have aquired all approciate music and TV licensing. Sincerely, [redacted]
[redacted]
 
 
 
 
In order for the Revdex.com to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.
Sincerely,
[redacted]

Please inform BMI of your counsel's name and contact information, and BMI can contact the attorney directly instead of your business.  Thank you.

Revdex.com:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID# [redacted], and have determined that my complaint has NOT been resolved because:

I am in full understanding of the services the BMI offers.  When they call the office they are extremely rude and disrepectful to myself and my staff.  Again, I have told them everytime they call that we have alreay obtained all licensing required by law that we obtain.  I have already contacted our lawfirm and have told BMI that we have retained counsel but they still will not stop calling and harrassing my staff.  Is the Revdex.com not able to help me in getting them to stop contacting and harrassing my office?  I just want them to stop, no means no. Please help me.   Sincerely, [redacted]
 
 
 
 
In order for the Revdex.com to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above.
Sincerely,
[redacted]

Check fields!

Write a review of Bengtson Tire & Service, Inc.

Satisfaction rating
 
 
 
 
 
Upload here Increase visibility and credibility of your review by
adding a photo
Submit your review

Bengtson Tire & Service, Inc. Rating

Overall satisfaction rating

Add contact information for Bengtson Tire & Service, Inc.

Add new contacts
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | New | Updated