Liam Sunner publishes Brainstorm article on the world of music copyright, cover versions, samples and plagiarism

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 09:15

Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Law, Liam Sunner recently published an article in RTE Brainstorm.

The article looked at similarities in music, whether intentional references, sampled homages, or just outright theft of music expression. The article took a birds eye view of the issue across recording history and genres, highlighting how different artists viewed the use of their work by others and the legal protections afforded to them.

To read this article click here