I Do Not Endorse This Message! Does a Political Campaign's Unauthorized Use of a Song Infringe on the Rights of the Musical Performer?

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    • Subject Terms:
      UNITED States
    • Subject Terms:
      WAVIN' Flag (Music)
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the relationship between popular music and politics in America as of 2013, focusing on an analysis of whether a political campaign's unauthorized use of a song infringes upon the rights of the musical performer in question. American trademark laws and the legal rights associated with songs and sound recordings are mentioned, along with trademark infringement claims. The U.S. Lanham Act, American copyright laws, and songs such as "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan are examined.