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National Music Publishers' Association
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<p>The National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) is a <a href="/facts/Trade_association/emPa7AJG">trade association</a> for the American <a href="/facts/Music_publisher_(popular_music)/zohJXFy7">music publishing industry</a>. Founded in 1917, NMPA represents American music publishers and their songwriting partners. The NMPA’s mandate is to protect and advance the interests of music publishers and songwriters in matters relating to the domestic and global protection of music copyrights. </p><p>The NMPA has pursued litigation against organizations including <a href="/facts/Amway/fRKdXBgk">Amway</a>, <a href="/facts/YouTube/db276jst">YouTube</a>, <a href="/facts/Kazaa/nTWC7AkU">Kazaa</a>, <a href="/facts/LimeWire/pPDFu4mA">LimeWire</a>, <a href="/facts/Roblox/y70tXIAU">Roblox</a>, <a href="/facts/Fullscreen_(company)/TsPINvbD">FullScreen</a> including <a href="/facts/Napster/49fjWRT7">Napster</a> and more. </p>