BZ/Rights & Permissions, Inc. - Music Clearance, Film Clip Clearance, Rights Clearance/Licensing Rights of all kinds

Music In Advertising, Part I, Part II, Part III – a three part in-depth article with a checklist to help you avoid the pitfalls.
Music – using music in-house
Clearing Film & TV Clips – for advertising agencies
Clearing Film & TV Clips – for in-house/industrial uses
Celebrities – using celebrities in advertising
Privacy & Publicity – relates to use of celebrities in advertising
Photographs – one picture can hold a host of rights
Arts & Sports – beloved images, clearing fine art from DaVinci to Klee; clearing athletes, teams, logos, the Olympics
Using Print Creatively – all about using written materials.
Public Domain – the best things in life can be free (our most requested article)
Multimedia – copyright Issues for the multimedia producer (electronic media)
Trademarks – they aren’t copyrighted, they are protected
Multimedia: Piecing Together a Puzzle – our article from "CD-ROM Professional" magazine

While all information in these articles is believed to be correct at the time of writing, the articles are intended solely to alert readers to issues and are not intended as legal advice. Further details may be necessary for a complete understanding of the information in the articles. If you require legal advice, you should consult with a professional.

The Mini-Encyclopedia of Public Domain Songs

We've received so many inquiries regarding the Public Domain status of music that we decided to publish a book entitled The Mini-Encyclopedia of Public Domain Songs – a listing of over 800 popular songs, all of them classics, which are now in the Public Domain in the United States. The book's emphasis is on popular music and includes selections by Berlin, Kern, Gershwin, et cetera. Listings are by title and category. Categories include Popular Music, Christmas Music, Classical Selections, Children's Songs, Folk Songs, International Favorites, Songs for Special Occasions, Marches, and a whole lot more – much more. The book contains death dates for composers, enabling users to determine the copyright status of the compositions throughout the world. The Mini-Encyclopedia is a handy, terrific resource. For more information about The Mini-Encyclopedia of Public Domain Songs, including an order form, click on the listing above.