TV and Music Licensing for Your Dealership

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Missing the Proper License May be Costly $750 - $30,000 per violation.

Setting up a TV or playing music in your waiting room is a standard practice for dealerships. However, to do may require dealers to obtain a license.  Not having one may subject you to being sued for playing copyrighted music and airing unlicensed content in the dealership. By showing regular cable programming at your dealership, you may be opening yourself up to significant legal consequences.
 
Many dealers have already received cease and desist letters from one or more music and motion picture licensing entities. These letters often allege that the targeted dealership is improperly playing music or showing movies without a license.  It is important to determine whether your use constitutes infringement, and, if so, what steps you should take to secure the necessary licenses. Not all broadcasts require a license. 
 
Please join us for this presentation on how to comply.  Attorney Richard N. Sox, Esq. of Bass Sox Mercer will discuss the legal points you need to consider before you play TV and radio broadcasts at your dealership.

Topics for discussion:

  • How do you know if you are entitled to play content at your dealership?

  • Who are MPLC, BMI, United Global Music and ASCAP?

  • What should you do when you get a cease-and-desist letter?

  • When do you need a license to play copyrighted material in a commercial setting like your dealership?

  • If a license is necessary, how would a dealer obtain one?

  • Best practices going forward.

Presenter:

  • Richard N. Sox, Esq.
    Bass Sox Mercer

Moderator:

  • Susan J. Bieber, Esq.
    Vice President- Dealer Services
    GNYADA