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Re:Supreme Court Rules Andy Warhol’s Prince Art Is Copyright... by realusername on Saturday May 20, 2023 @02:58AM (#36009930)
It's exactly like any other work, your plumber doesn't receive royalties whenever you use your bathroom, those costs should be paid upfront.
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Re:Supreme Court Rules Andy Warhol’s Prince Art Is Copyright... by kevinmchugh on Sunday May 21, 2023 @08:13AM (#36020104)
Yep! The costs to press vinyl and print sleeves and market the work _are_ paid upfront. So cutting off the revenue stream unexpectedly means no more expensive projects for old artists
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