Street Lawyers Guide to Busking and Playing Music in Public

(128) Busking—performing music in public for tips—is a great way to bring life and energy to streets, parks, and other public spaces. In this video, I dive into the legal challenges buskers might face, including costs, which can vary depending on the location, whether amplified sound is involved, and whether local permits are required. I also explore key issues like free speech and the right to assemble, potential copyright concerns when performing covers of protected music, and how recordings of your performance might impact copyright. Plus, I’ll share practical tips and legal hacks to help you navigate these situations with confidence. Send an email to [email protected] to speak with an attorney. To subscribe to our newsletter, contact us through our website at https://www.carrferrell.com/contact/ The book "Patent Pending: Inventor's Guide to Writing and Filing Your Own Provisional Patent Application" is now available for purchase on Amazon - Click on this link https://a.co/d/7QeWy9O ************************** This Channel provides ideas and education for Entrepreneurs and other Creative Visionaries. Topics in these videos include intellectual property, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and general business practices. John Ferrell is a founder and patent attorney at the Silicon Valley law firm of Carr & Ferrell. The author of two books and a growing YouTube channel on Intellectual Property, John’s passion for creating and protecting intellectual property is reflected in his representation of many of the world’s most important companies and inventors - some 5,000 so far. Founded in 1992, Carr & Ferrell has filed more than 10,000 patent applications covering nearly every imaginable technology. Distinguished by his demonstrated technical and legal expertise, John has been noted in the Silicon Valley Business Journal list of Who's Who in Silicon Valley and Northern California's Super Lawyers. He was also listed by the Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of California's top Rainmakers, by San Jose Magazine as one of Silicon Valley's top Legal Eagles, and by San Francisco Magazine as one of Northern California's top lawyers. Additionally, under his leadership, the firm has been recognized by Corporate Counsel Magazine as a Go to Law Firm for Intellectual Property. John has received an AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® (a representation of the highest level of professional excellence). Over the past three decades, John has presented on and spoken about patent and intellectual property issues, both legal and technology business forums around the globe. In addition to practicing law, John is an active technology investor and member of The Band of Angels, Silicon Valley's oldest seed fund organization. Please note that this Channel provides general legal and business information for education purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice or create an Attorney-Client relationship. John Ferrell is admitted to practice law in California, before the USPTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office), before various U.S. Federal District and Appeals Courts and before the Supreme Court of the United States. *************************** If you wish to speak with an attorney about patents, send an email to [email protected]. John Ferrell, Esq. [email protected] Monopoly Architect, Patent Strategist, Attorney Carr & Ferrell LLP 411 Borel Ave., Ste. 603 San Mateo, CA 94402