New York, NY asked in Copyright and Trademark for New York

Q: As a life coach I'd like to include a link to a published song I'd send my client post-session for inspiration.

Am I infringing on copyright permission/issues?

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Gregory J. Tarone
Gregory J. Tarone
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  • Mount Kisco, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: This question is for a trademark and copyright lawyer, as they are specially qualified and licensed to opine on it. However, generally speaking from my experience, if the use is not for profit or to promote you or your business, but rather, educational as a reference for your student, it does not infringe or trigger an obligation to pay a royalty. You should confirm this with a copyright and trademark lawyer, nonetheless, to be certain.

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Giselle Ayala Mateus
Giselle Ayala Mateus
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  • Trademarks Lawyer
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in New York

A: Including a link in a document or instructional material raises no issues in terms of copyright if the copyright owner is the one who made the material public.

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