[FC-discuss] Prince sues cover artists

[Kaser, Derek]

Just to clarify, the point behind my post was not to create a debate about copyright model or the circumstances under which someone can enforce copyright. My purpose was to point out the contradictory stances that seemed to be behind Prince's actions.

In the Radiohead incident, Prince seemed to take the stance that the performer controls the copyright over the performance.

In the tribute album lawsuit, Prince seems to be taking the stance that the songwriter(/holder of lyrics' copyright) controls the copyright over the performance.

My only point was that these stances contradict each other. In other words, Prince can't have his cake and eat it too.

Derek