Opinion ID: 787030
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Performance Royalties

Text: 21 Bridgeport contends that the undisputed evidence in the record establishes that 99 Problems was publicly performed after May 4, 1998, as a direct result of licenses granted by UPIP even if they were granted outside the limitations period. On the contrary, the only thing established by the evidence was that UPIP received $0.81 in performance royalties after May 4, 1998. Specifically, UPIP received a total of $14.91 in performance royalties related to the public performance of 99 Problems, of which only $0.81 was received after May 4, 1998. 22 A composition copyright owner has the exclusive right to perform, or authorize the performance of, a copyrighted composition. 17 U.S.C. § 106(4). A claim for infringement of this right requires proof that the composition was publicly performed without having obtained permission. See Jobete Music Co. v. Johnson Communications, Inc., 285 F.Supp.2d 1077, 1082 (S.D.Ohio 2003). Because Bridgeport failed to show that any public performance occurred after May 4, 1998, there was no evidence of an infringing act within the limitations period either by UPIP, or to which UPIP could be liable under theories of contributory infringement or vicarious liability. 5 23 For the above reasons, we affirm the entry of summary judgment in favor of UPIP on Bridgeport's claims of copyright infringement.