Copyright Row: Labels Urge Supreme Court to Avoid Global Disruption in Termination Rights Case

January 12 ruling held that termination under US law returns an author's rights across the world, and not only in the US Source

Major music labels and BMG have petitioned the US Supreme Court to prevent a recent appeals court decision from causing worldwide disruption to copyright law. The decision, issued on January 12, established that termination rights under US law apply globally, not just within the United States.

The companies argue that this ruling could radically alter international copyright agreements and urge the court to reconsider its implications. The case centers on the scope of songwriter termination rights and their extraterritorial reach. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.