Feb. 3, 2026
A second bite of the full apple (not just half): Copyright terminations hit a global stage
In Vetter v. Resnik, the 5th Circuit held that copyright terminations under the U.S. Copyright Act allow authors to recapture worldwide rights--not just U.S. rights--creating potentially enormous implications for the music and broader copyright industries.
Alexandra Mayo
Associate
Morris Music Law, PC
Alexandra Mayo is an associate attorney with Morris Music Law, PC and Music Law Pro. As a singer, pianist, and dancer, Alexandra's love of music and performance has been a constant in her life. Alexandra earned a B.S. (summa cum laude) in the performing and allied entertainment industries from the Bandier Program at Syracuse University, and a J.D. with a media and entertainment law certificate from the University of Southern California. Alexandra has spoken at events for JSM for Artists, USC, Loyola, and San Jose State University. In addition, Alexandra sits on the board of directors for the nonprofit organization, the National Womxn of Color Collective.
Recent 5th Circuit case Vetter v. Resnik, No. 25-30108, 2026 U.S. App. LEXIS 757 (5th Cir. Jan. 12, 2026) examined copyright terminations under the U.S. Copyright Act, creating broad implications for the music industry, as well as all other copyright industries. Historically, the practice (particularly for music) is that a writer terminating a grant of rights for ...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$895, but save $100 when you subscribe today… Just $795 for the first year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In