Mechanical Rights in the Music Industry

Mechanical Rights in the Music Industry

Mechanical rights are a fundamental concept in the music industry, governing how songwriters, composers, and music publishers earn income from the reproduction of their compositions. Understanding mechanical rights is essential for anyone involved in music creation or distribution, as these rights are one of the primary ways artists and creators are compensated. Let’s explore what … Read more

Publishing Rights of a Music Work

Publishing Rights of a Music Work

In the music industry, publishing rights are one of the most critical and valuable aspects of a song’s copyright. Often less visible to the public, these rights are essential for ensuring that songwriters, composers, and other creators are properly credited and compensated for their work. Publishing rights govern how a song is used, reproduced, and … Read more

Compulsory Licensing for Music Works

In the music industry, copyright law protects the rights of creators, but it also provides mechanisms to balance these rights with the public’s need to access and enjoy music. One such mechanism is the compulsory license, a unique type of license that allows others to use a song without the direct permission of the copyright … Read more

The Moral Right to a Music Work

The Moral Right

The concept of “moral rights” in intellectual property law, especially in relation to songs, provides an essential layer of protection for creators, focusing not on financial aspects but on the connection between artists and their creations. Although often overshadowed by economic rights in discussions around copyright, moral rights address a fundamental aspect of authorship: the … Read more

IPO Cascade – Cascade of Initial Public Offerings

IPO Cascade - Cascade of Initial Public Offerings

The IPO Cascade is a patented process conceived by Marc Deschenaux and licensed exclusively to Market Street Capital Inc. A Company willing to issue equity stock to finance its operations is in lack of capital to fund its Initial Public Offering (IPO) expenses, including Legal advice, accounting, audit, financial public relations, advertising, media, press, infographics, … Read more

The Minority Shareholder’s Rights

Minority shareholders, while owning a smaller stake in a company, are still entitled to specific rights that protect their interests and allow them to participate in corporate governance. Here’s a list of the key rights typically available to minority shareholders: 1. Voting Rights General Voting: Minority shareholders have the right to vote on major company … Read more

Commercial and Standby Letter of Credit

Commercial and Standby Letter of Credit

A Letter of Credit (LC) is a fundamental instrument used in international trade and commerce to ensure payment for goods and services between parties in different countries. There are two primary types of letters of credit: the Commercial Letter of Credit (CLC) and the Standby Letter of Credit (SLC). Though they both provide payment security, … Read more

Insurance Dedicated or Directed Fund (IDF)

Insurance Dedicated or Directed Fund (IDF)

An Insurance Dedicated Fund (IDF) is a fund that is typically established as a segregated account within a life insurance company’s general account or a separate investment entity. IDFs are primarily used in the context of Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) and Variable Universal Life Insurance (VUL) products, providing an effective mechanism to offer a … Read more

Valuation of a Startup Company

Startup Valuation

Valuing a startup, thus a company without any revenue, can be one of the most challenging tasks in the business world. Traditional valuation methods, such as those based on earnings multiples or discounted cash flow (DCF), rely heavily on a company’s financial track record, which nascent startups typically lack. Therefore, a more nuanced approach is … Read more

Ms. Yeeli Hua ZHENG Joins Intellectual Property Securities Corporation to the Board of Advisors

Intellectual Property Securities Corporation (IPSE), a leading innovator in intellectual property investment and securitization, is proud to announce that Ms. Yeeli Hua Zheng has joined its Board of Advisors. With her impressive background, including five years as Head of Asia Pacific for the New York Stock Exchange and ten years as Head of China for NASDAQ, Ms. Zheng brings a wealth of experience in global financial markets and strategic leadership.