That's like saying 100% of the Mercedes market is a monopoly, because nobody else makes Mercedes automobiles except Mercedes.
As a popular musician, I would have to say that this is the essence of, yes, both trademark and copyright laws. This benefits not only the copyright holders, who are given increased motivation to create (though for me, creation is its own reward), but also fans and consumers (though I don't like to think of any of my fans as consumers), who are guaranteed to get the genuine article, and obviously get to enjoy the fruits of the artist's labour.
I may never have graduated high school, but I have had the best Econ 101 Professor there is. His name? Professor Life. His office is always open, and though his exams are difficult, there's nothing he loves better than to see his students flourish.
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As a popular musician, I would have to say that this is the essence of, yes, both trademark and copyright laws. This benefits not only the copyright holders, who are given increased motivation to create (though for me, creation is its own reward), but also fans and consumers (though I don't like to think of any of my fans as consumers), who are guaranteed to get the genuine article, and obviously get to enjoy the fruits of the artist's labour.
I may never have graduated high school, but I have had the best Econ 101 Professor there is. His name? Professor Life. His office is always open, and though his exams are difficult, there's nothing he loves better than to see his students flourish.
Take care, all.