In a lawsuit over whether or not music schools can claim royalties for music used in lessons, arguments were held at the Supreme Court to hear the claims of both JASRAC, which manages copyrights, and the music schools. rice field.
The ruling will be decided in October, and it is expected that a new judgment will be made on the extent to which copyright fees for songs can be claimed.
About 250 music school operating companies, including the Yamaha Music Foundation, responded to JASRAC, which manages music copyrights, announcing a policy five years ago to collect usage fees for music from music schools such as pianos. He filed a lawsuit, claiming that it would hinder the development of music culture.
The Tokyo District Court in the first instance dismissed the lawsuit filed by the music school, but the Intellectual Property High Court in the second instance ruled that the teacher's performance could be claimed as royalties, while the students' The purpose is to improve technology."
In the Supreme Court, the point of contention was whether or not a usage fee would be charged for the songs performed by the students. I claimed that I can claim the usage fee as "
On the other hand, the music school insisted that ``the purpose of practicing in the classroom is not to let many people hear it,'' and requested that the appeal be dismissed.
The ruling will be decided on October 24th, and it is expected that a new judgment will be made on the extent to which copyright fees for songs can be claimed.
Pros and Cons of Collecting Music Usage Fees from Music Schools
JASRAC = Japan Music Copyright Association receives entrustment from rights holders such as lyricists and composers, and works in a wide range of fields such as "recording" such as CDs, "playing" such as concerts, "broadcasting" and "net distribution". We receive usage fees for songs and perform management work to distribute them to right holders.
In the 1970s, the use of music in ballroom dance classes was subject to a levy. We have expanded the scope of collection, such as starting new management at the site.
Five years ago, we announced a policy of collecting royalties from music schools that teach how to play musical instruments, such as piano classes.
Against this, about 250 music school management companies such as the Yamaha Music Foundation protested.
They filed a lawsuit claiming that JASRAC did not have the right to charge usage fees.
The first trial dismissed the music school's complaint, but the second trial, the Intellectual Property High Court, divided the teacher's performance and the student's performance.
Regarding the teacher's performance, he said, ``It is clear that the purpose is to let the students listen,'' and that JASRAC can claim copyright royalties regardless of the length of the performance.
On the other hand, regarding the student's performance, we decided that we could not claim it by pointing out that "the purpose is to improve one's own performance technique."
There are various opinions about the collection from music classes, and the pros and cons are divided.
Some argued that we should protect copyright, which is a source of income for musicians, in order to develop music culture, and some were in favor of levying copyright. Some argue that it may invite
In this trial, the Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on whether it is possible to claim copyright fees for the songs that students perform in music classrooms, which can be said to be the entrance to music, and the ruling may affect the future music culture. There is a nature.