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Germany's top court rules for Pelham in 27-year Kraftwerk sampling case

Germany's Federal Court of Justice ruled in favor of producer Moses Pelham in a 27-year sampling dispute with Kraftwerk, setting a precedent for music sampling rights. The ruling clarifies the balance between copyright protection and artistic freedom, potentially reshaping German and EU music production practices.

Tagesschauabout 3 hours agoDECredibility 51%View source

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#copyright#sampling#music#court-ruling#germany

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