Tools For Fighting Piracy
KJs – Avoid losing your show to an illegal host. Review the Host Brochure so you are informed about your responsibilities and give the Venue Brochure to your venue owner or manager. For additional information visit www.kiaasafeharbor.com
• KIAA Host Flyer - Download
• KIAA Venue Flyer - Download
Below is an example of a letter that was sent to all holders of beer permits in Knox County, Tennessee informing them they are subject to having their beer permit suspended or revoked if they engage in Karaoke piracy. Contact you local beer or liquor board and see if your agency can do something similar.
KJs - If a venue claims that they are not liable for the federal trademark infringement of their subcontracted KJs, then show them THIS DOCUMENT and these two videos. The document is a federal court order refusing to dismiss Slep-Tone Entertainment Corp.'s claim that using a KJ who is an independent contractor makes the venue vicariously liable for the contractor's federal trademark infringement. The two videos are news footage of lawsuits filed against venues for vicarious infringement.
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Below is are videos that demonstrates the human damage when it comes to piracy. Feel free to post them on your website.
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