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Songwriters Can Sample, Says Germany's High Court

Songwriters Can Sample, Says Germany's High Court

Time 20.11.2008 08:29 Source  dw-world.de

Sampling music does not violate copyright laws, as long as the new song is original and melodies are left alone, Germany's highest court has ruled. The decision was a harsh blow to the German electronic band Kraftwerk.

Region Germany Category Social Life

Date: 07 January 2009 - 13:39

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