[redacted] [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] * [redacted] Dear [redacted] : I am writing in response to your February **, communication to Broadcast Music, Inc(“BMI”) regarding a complaint that your office received about BMI from [redacted] ***, [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 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.SCopyright 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.SCopyright Law specifically refers to BMI as a performing right organization (society), stating in 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 million musical works and represents the works of over 650,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 alleysAs noted above, 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’s communications with [redacted] and [redacted] are as follows: BMI began contacting [redacted] in February 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 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]
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 licensingSincerely, [redacted] In order for the Revdex.com to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above Sincerely, [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: 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 noPlease help me Sincerely, [redacted] In order for the Revdex.com to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above Sincerely, [redacted] ***
[redacted] [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] * [redacted] Dear [redacted] : I am writing in response to your February **, communication to Broadcast Music, Inc(“BMI”) regarding a complaint that your office received about BMI from [redacted] ***, [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 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.SCopyright 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.SCopyright Law specifically refers to BMI as a performing right organization (society), stating in 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 million musical works and represents the works of over 650,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 alleysAs noted above, 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’s communications with [redacted] and [redacted] are as follows: BMI began contacting [redacted] in February 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 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]
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 licensingSincerely, [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 noPlease help me Sincerely, [redacted] In order for the Revdex.com to appropriately process your response, you MUST answer the question above Sincerely, [redacted] ***