This masterclass will give you a full understanding of the latest commercial trends and legal developments around music copyright. We explain how music rights are monetised, protected and traded in 2024. Plus we review some of the key controversies, including around AI and the 'song theft' cases that followed the landmark 'Blurred Lines' ruling in 2015. 

This masterclass considers the opportunities created - and threats posed - by AI in the music industry. You will learn about the latest developments in generative AI and how the music business can capitalise on these rapidly evolving technologies. And we provide a very timely review of the debates and disputes over the legal and ethical obligations of AI companies to human creators and copyright owners.