– James Mahoney, Razor’s Edge Communications
This past summer, The Hollywood Reporter wrote about the challenge to the copyright of the Happy Birthday tune (and the lucrative licensing revenue that it enables). That reminded me of another copyright question that I’ve wondered about.
Awhile ago, I bought a box of greeting cards featuring vintage travel
– Derek Allen, Attorney –
The World Cup is in full bloom and like anything that involves lots of money and national pride, it’s going to generate its share of lawsuits (or threatened lawsuits). My favorite so far finds the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro threatening a copyright suit against Italian broadcaster Rai Italia for
Growing up in the ’80s, I have fond memories of music, TV shows, and toys from that era, like Transformers, Michael Jackson, Reading Rainbow with LeVar Burton, My Buddy & Kid Sister, Glow Worms, hair bands, He-Man, Square One, and rap music from acts like the Beastie
As we all know, The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has long taken an active role in the debate regarding the advantages and disadvantages of traditional midwifery and modern medical views regarding childbirth. That’s what Rosemary’s Baby was all about, right? Well, the MPAA filed an amicus brief yet again in a lawsuit between
– Ryan Francis, Law Student, William Mitchell Law School
vs. 
Is he alive? Not really, but the Manhattan Second District Court recently referenced the Frankenstein monster in The Football Ass’n Premiere League Ltd. v. YouTube Inc., No. 07 CIV. 3582 LLS, 2013 WL 2096411 (S.D.N.Y. May 15, 2013). In this case, plaintiffs alleged that
When we mention confusion on DuetsBlog, we’re typically referring to the well-known likelihood of confusion test of trademark infringement. But today, we’re focused on the apparent confusion many have about the important question of: When copyright protection comes into being. If you ever have wondered whether something is or has been “copyrighted,” this
–Catlan McCurdy, Attorney
When you’re attempting to seek financial retribution from the United States, you have to get a little creative. And it sounds like Antigua and Barbuda employ some creative people. The Carribean nation, known for its beaches, weather, and gambling, once thrived on a gambling industry that employed 5 percent of its people.
–Catlan McCurdy, Attorney
As we approach the mid point of 2012, I can’t help but look forward to 2013 and the copyright issues yet to surface. Of course, I speak of the right-that-shall-not-be-named: termination.
Briefly, termination (also called reversion) rights were built into the Copyright Act in Section
–Catlan McCurdy, Attorney
First, there was copyright. Then, there was Pinterest. And now, there is drama. The words “copyright infringement” and “Pinterest” have been thrown around a lot recently, mainly due to the blog post of one photographer/lawyer, Kirsten Kowalski. Kirsten recently blogged about her decision to break up with Pinterest aka
–Catlan McCurdy, Attorney
Above, my favorite latest designer ripoff – the Kate Middleton wedding dress. A cheaper version of the Alexander McQueen designer’s, Sara Burton, vision, so now every bride can feel like a princess… (photo credit to Mirror.co.uk)
With New York Fashion Week nearing its end, and the whirl of Forever 21’s sewing machines