Chico Buarque to win more than R$4 million in copyright lawsuit; understand

The publishers were ordered to compensate the singer within 15 days; The process has been ongoing since 2016 and concerns contracts signed in 2007. The companies have not yet commented

Singer Chico Buarque is expected to receive compensation of R$4 million for royalties from three publishers, Três Marias Editora Musical, Editora Musical Arlequim and Trevo Editora Musical. The decision was confirmed by Estadaowho had access to the ruling, but the value was revealed by Robson Bonin’s article, from I wait.

The order, issued on September 18, granted the companies 15 days to compensate the artist and the company Marola Edições Musicais, which belongs to Chico. The trial took place at the 21st Civil Court of St. Paul and the sentence was signed by judge Lívia Martins Trindade Prado.

According to information from Crumbsthe trial is old and dates back to 2016. With the action, the singer tried to recover the rights to compositions created between 1966 and 1969, as well as others from 1978. The decision takes into account a contract signed in 2007, expected to finish in 2012.

The judge noted that the publishers had not transferred funds to the artist since the fourth quarter of 2007, as well as not paying for the use of Chico’s works after the contract expired. According to Robson Morin’s article, the singer and Marola Edições Musicais should receive R$4.2 million, while the lawyers will receive R$800,000.

OR Estadao contacted the singer’s lawyer to confirm the reported values, but has not yet received a response.

The report also contacted Editora Musical Arlequim, Trevo Editora Musical and tried to contact Três Marias Editora Musical to ask for a statement, but equally without success. The space remains open.

*Intern under the supervision of Charlise de Morais

Source: Terra

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