The public hearing held by Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) examined how decades-old copyright contracts should apply to today’s digital environment. The case, involving songs by Roberto Carlos and Erasmo Carlos, questions whether agreements from the 1960s–1980s—signed long before streaming—still ensure fair remuneration for artists.
At the heart of the discussion lies a conflict between legal certainty and equitable compensation. Publishers argue that revisiting old contracts threatens contractual stability, while artists contend that these deals never envisioned the current modes of exploitation and thus result in unfair payments.
The STF’s eventual ruling could reshape the Brazilian music industry. A decision favoring renegotiation may reopen thousands of legacy contracts, while reaffirming contract validity could prompt lawmakers to introduce specific rules for digital-era royalties.
Beyond this individual dispute, the case highlights how Brazil’s legal framework must adapt to new technologies. The Court’s stance will set an important precedent for balancing the protection of agreements with ensuring that creators share fairly in the value generated by streaming platforms.
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Author: Enzo Toyoda Coppola, Thaís de Kássia R. Almeida Penteado and Cesar Peduti Filho, Peduti Advogados.
Source: Direitos autorais: audiência no STF debate segurança dos contratos e remuneração dos artistas – https://www.jota.info/stf/do-supremo/direitos-autorais-audiencia-no-stf-debate-seguranca-dos-contratos-e-remuneracao-dos-artistas
STF faz audiência sobre direitos autorais na internet com advogados de Roberto Carlos, Erasmo e Gil – https://www.terra.com.br/diversao/stf-faz-audiencia-sobre-direitos-autorais-na-internet-com-advogados-de-roberto-carlos-erasmo-e-gil,4f163393a6152f89bccbf4bdb2fae495zlzbp0wa.html
Direitos autorais: audiência no STF debate segurança dos contratos e remuneração dos artistas – https://advogado-e.com.br/2025/10/28/direitos-autorais-audiencia-no-stf-debate-seguranca-dos-contratos-e-remuneracao-dos-artistas
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