Project Overview

The Novatek app works as a copyright license catalog to streamline the copyright license process for both musicians and those seeking a license. This app is designed to give musicians the power to license their music without the need for lawyers. They can set prices, use restrictions, and approve licenses right from the app. It also allows those seeking a license to easily browse the catalog and shop for licenses that suit their needs and price point. The prototype is built with the perspective of a user purchasing a license (Interactive Media II) as well as a musician being alerted that their copyright is being violated through AI integration (Interactive Media III). When entering the Figma prototype you will be prompted to resolve a copyright issue that was detected, once completed search for licenses to view the purchasing process.

I think intellectual property is more like land, and copyright violation is more like trespass. Even though you don't take anything away from the landowner when you trespass, most people understand and respect the laws that make it illegal. The real crime in copyright violation is not the making of the copies, it's the expropriation of the creator's right to control the creation.

Brad Templeton

Developer / Author / Advocate