Compulsory license is a statutorily created license that allows the use of copyrighted materials without the explicit permission of the copyright owner. In exchange, a royalty is paid to the copyright holder. In cases of copyright concerning music, if a copyright owner brings a claim against the use of their music, the other person can claim protection under Section 115 of the Copyright Act.
[Last updated in January of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]
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