Compulsory License
A license granted by a government authorizing use of a patent or copyrighted work without the owner's consent, typically in exchange for a royalty.
Encyclopedia entry: Compulsory License
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compulsory license
Compulsory license is a statutorily created license that allows the use of copyrighted materials without the explicit permission of the copyright owner . In exchange, a royalty is paid to the copyright holder. In cases of copyright concerning music, if a copyright owner brings a claim against the use of their music, the other person can claim protection under Section 115 of the Copyright Act .
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