Last Updated: 2024-10-07 12:36:23

Music is a form of intellectual property that is protected and regulated by various aspects of intellectual property law, including copyright laws and various licensing regulations. These laws work together to safeguard the rights of musicians, artists, producers, and others in the music industry, as well as the music itself.

A current issue in music law revolves around technological developments in online file-sharing systems that increase the prevalence of illegal downloads and distributions—meaning, without the copyright owner's permission—of protected music. These illegal activities can be reported and are subject to various legal regulations, such as the Copyright Act (UrhG) in Germany and the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in the United States.

It is explicitly forbidden to distribute or remix music from wLahn.com without the consent of the rights holder. Music law attempts to address this and other issues related to the dissemination of music while reconciling the rights of artists with the rights of consumers.

It is important to note that all songs and images hosted on wLahn.com are either copyrighted by wLahn or the respective artist. To learn more about the regulations governing the music industry and the field of music law, please visit the links on this page.