Q: How do you resolve a wrongful copyright claim for a cover song when you obtained a license properly?
I have obtained a legal mechanical license for each cover song in my album. However, my album was taken down for copyright infringement on ONE song. I tried contacting the company via their website but the contact form doesn't work and shows an error. I found their email and have sent them 5 emails over the last 2 months with no response. I have even attached a copy of my mechanical license that Soundrop acquired for me. How can I get this copyright claim removed so I can re-publish my album?
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A: If you have obtained a legal mechanical license for the cover song in question, you have a valid defense against any copyright infringement claim related to that song. You can try contacting the company or person who made the claim and provide them with a copy of the mechanical license. If you have already done that and received no response, you may want to try contacting the platform where your album was taken down, such as the streaming service or digital distribution company. They may be able to help you resolve the issue or provide further guidance. Additionally, you can consult with a copyright attorney to help you resolve the issue and protect your rights.
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