Can I use excerpts from an interview in my podcast?
April 21, 2022 | 50,00 EUR | answered by Johann Kock
Dear Sir or Madam,
I run a podcast where I regularly talk about various topics and also conduct interviews with experts. Recently, I had the opportunity to conduct an exciting interview with a well-known personality. Now I would like to use excerpts from this interview in my podcast to give my listeners an insight into the conversation.
However, I am unsure if I can use the excerpts without violating copyright or other legal provisions. I want to make sure that I do everything correctly and legally to avoid any legal consequences.
Could you please tell me if it is allowed to use excerpts from an interview in my podcast? Are there specific rules or guidelines that I need to follow? What steps should I take to ensure that I do not encounter any legal issues?
I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me clarify this matter and provide me with possible solutions or recommendations on how to proceed.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Erwin Köhler
Dear Mr. Köhler,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding the use of excerpts from an interview in your podcast. As a media law attorney, I can help you clarify this matter and show you the necessary steps to avoid legal problems.
In principle, the use of excerpts from an interview in your podcast is allowed under certain conditions, but you must comply with copyright and other legal provisions. First and foremost, it is important to determine whether you have the necessary rights to use the interview. If you conducted the interview yourself, the rights usually belong to you and you can freely use the excerpts. However, if the interview was conducted by another person, you must ensure that you have the necessary rights to use the recordings.
Furthermore, you should ensure that you respect the personality rights of the person being interviewed. This means that you must ensure that the person consents to the use of excerpts from the interview in your podcast. In some cases, it may also be necessary to obtain written consent from the person.
Additionally, you should avoid using copyrighted content such as music or images without permission. If you want to use music or other protected content in your podcast, you must ensure that you have the necessary licenses.
To ensure that you meet all legal requirements, I recommend entering into a written agreement with the person being interviewed, clearly defining the usage rights for the recordings. This way, you protect yourself from potential legal consequences.
I hope this information is helpful to you and has provided clarity regarding the use of excerpts from an interview in your podcast. If you have any further questions or need assistance, I am happy to help.
Sincerely,
Johann Kock
