Case Summary
**Case Summary: Range Road Music, Inc. v. East Coast Foods, Inc.**
**Docket Number:** 7839924
**Court:** [Insert Court Name Here]
**Date Filed:** [Insert Date Here]
**Parties Involved:**
- **Plaintiff:** Range Road Music, Inc.
- **Defendant:** East Coast Foods, Inc.
**Background:**
Range Road Music, Inc. is a music publishing company that holds the rights to a catalog of musical works. East Coast Foods, Inc., a restaurant or food service business, was accused of using music from Range Road's catalog in its establishment without obtaining proper licensing or permissions.
**Facts:**
- Range Road Music asserts that East Coast Foods played their musical compositions on the premises of their restaurants, which constitutes public performance and requires a license.
- The plaintiff claims that they were not approached by East Coast Foods for licensing those musical works, leading to unauthorized use and potential damages incurred from loss of licensing fees.
- East Coast Foods countered that they were not aware of any infringement and believed the music played was covered through a different licensing arrangement or that it fell under fair use.
**Legal Issues:**
- The case revolves around copyright infringement concerning the public performance of music compositions.
- Legal questions include whether East Coast Foods had a proper license to play the music, and the applicability of any defenses they might raise, such as fair use or implied license.
**Arguments:**
- **Plaintiff's Argument:** Range Road Music, Inc. argues that the unauthorized use of its music without licensing constitutes a violation of its copyright, resulting in financial harm and seeking both damages and a cease-and-desist order.
- **Defendant's Argument:** East Coast Foods, Inc. contends that they did not knowingly infringe on Range Road's copyrights and argues for dismissal based on a claim of adequate licensing by third parties or lack of knowledge of the infringement.
**Outcome:**
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**Implications:**
This case emphasizes the importance of proper licensing for public performances of music in commercial establishments. It also highlights the potential consequences businesses face for using copyrighted materials without permission, encouraging better compliance with copyright laws within the industry.
**Conclusion:**
Range Road Music, Inc. v. East Coast Foods, Inc. serves as a significant case in copyright law, especially concerning the use of music in public settings and reminds businesses to secure the necessary licenses before playing copyrighted music.
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