Copyright infringement suit over tattoos on professional wrestler in video game. ALEXANDER vs. TAKE-TWO
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Copyright infringement suit over tattoos on professional wrestler in video game. ALEXANDER vs. TAKE-TWO
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new work of expression. When a creator fixes a work in a tangible medium they are automatically granted a copyright to
Supreme Court declines to hear Stairway to Heaven copyright infringement appeal. SKIDMORE v. LED ZEPPELIN
To win a claim of copyright infringement a plaintiff must show they own a valid copyright, and that a defendant actually copied the work. Direct copying is proven by showing that an exact reproduction of
Is an emoji art that can be copyrighted or a font that cannot? CUB CLUB v. APPLE
As technology evolves new legal questions present themselves. The hand written symbols and glyphs of ancient people evolved into written languages. The printing press and movable type allowed books to be mass produced and spurred
Pet clothing seller sued for infringing on wrapping paper copyright. RIFLE PAPER v. PETCO
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of an original work of art when the art is fixed in a tangible form. The creator of an original work of art
Photographer sues Bleacher Report over 10 year old use of pictures. SCHATZ v. TBS
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of an original work of art when the art is fixed in a tangible form. The creator of an original work of art
Is embedding a social media post in a news article fair use? MCGUCKEN v. NEWSWEEK
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of an original work of expression. Copyright law protects original works of expression like books, music, movies, and photographs. A copyright owner is
US Supreme Court asked to clarify the standard for fictional character copyright. DANIELS v. WALT DISNEY
Well developed and recognizable characters are the life blood of a successful story. Characters make a story entertaining and interesting. Authors dedicate a significant amount of time developing a backstory for the characters of a
Pirates of the Caribbean copyright lawsuit revived from the dead. ALFRED v. WALT DISNEY
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of an original work of art when the art is fixed in a tangible form. Registering the work with the United States Copyright
Did giving Sherlock Holmes a heart reset the copyright term? CONAN DOYLE ESTATEv. NANCY SPRINGER
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to someone that creates an original work of authorship. Copyright grants an author the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, transmit and make derivative works
Litigation over who owns a makeup design preempted by copyright law. MOURABIT v. KLEIN
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new work of expression when it is fixed in a tangible medium. Copyright protects works like photographs, sculpture, literature and software.