Most copyrighted music is licensed for use by BMI and ASCAP (organizations that represent musicians, composers, and publishers of music). They charge set fees to music users through "blanket licensing," which does not allow music users to bargain over price. This was attacked as price fixing. The Supreme Court held the practice:

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The Supreme Court held that the practice of blanket licensing by BMI and ASCAP is legal using a rule of reason analysis because otherwise the market could not function well. This means that it is necessary for these organizations to have the ability to offer blanket licenses to ensure that music can be used in a variety of settings without the need for individual negotiations with each copyright holder.

Most Copyrighted Music Is Licensed for Use by BMI and ASCAP