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Author Alexander K. Fleisher

Alexander K. Fleisher

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Alexander Fleisher is an Associate in the Intellectual Property Group of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. Alexander concentrates his practice on intellectual property matters including copyright, trademark and unfair competition. He has co-presented webinars on “Fair Use or Foul: Transformation, Derivative Works, and What Remains of Traditional Tests in a Digital Age” and “Transformation as the Parade Test of Fair Use vs. Derivative Works,” in addition to lecturing at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law on “Legal Issues in Music Related to eCommerce.” Fleisher earned a B.B.A. at the University of Miami and his J.D. from Drexel University Kline School of Law.

Confused by Music Copyright? Here Are 5 Things You Definitely Need to Know

Alexander K. Fleisher
March 11, 2018
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Music copyright is insanely complicated.  Here are a few basics to know. For musicians, the law can be very intimidating, and it is not helpful when the law that relates to your craft happens to be one of th... Read More...
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