Direct Licensing and the Music Industry

Part I. How Direct Licensing Increased Competition

1. Introduction
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2. Music Licensing Process
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3. Copyright Law and Natural Monopolies
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4. Traditional Blanket License
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5. Direct Licensing as an Alternative to the Traditional Blanket License
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6. Conclusion
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Part II. Why Putting Music Content Creators First Is Important

7. Introduction
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8. Roles of Publishers, Record Labels, and Producers
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9. Possible New Entrant
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10. Why the Merger Could Be a Viable Option
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11. Conclusion
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