Colbert’s Use of Peanuts Song Serves Up Comedic Reminder About Licensing Agreements

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A music-related gag on the final episode of The Late Show. Although deliberately played for laughs, this headline-generating maneuver could still serve as a useful reminder regarding IP protections involving music and the need for valid licensing agreements. How can rights holders protect their interests in these sorts of cases, and when do infringers sometimes cross a line (either knowingly or unknowingly)?

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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/film-tv-music-news/cbs-licensing-deal-stephen-colbert-peanuts-late-show-1236623378