Are high school yearbook photos of celebrities fair use? DLUGOLECKI v. POPPEL
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Are high school yearbook photos of celebrities fair use? DLUGOLECKI v. POPPEL
A creator of a new work of expression is granted a copyright to that work when it is fixed in a tangible medium. This means that when a photographer takes a picture, the photographer is
Another musician faces copyright infringement suit over a handful of notes.
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new work of expression. When a creator fixes the work in a tangible medium they are automatically granted a copyright to
What happens if an ISP ignores piracy on its network. UMG v. RCN
A copyright grants the creator of a new work of expression certain exclusive rights. The owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to reproduce the work; create derivative works based on the work (i.e.,
Publishers sue Amazon to block audio book text. CHRONICLE BOOKS v. AUDIBLE
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the author of a new work of expression. In the United States an author is granted a copyright when they fix their work in a
What are the consequences of a fraudulent DMCA takedown notice? YOUTUBE v. BRADY
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new work of expression. A copyright grants its own the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, transmit and make derivative
Recording industry trade group asks government to curtail eCommerce piracy.
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new copyrighted work. Copyright law grants the owner of a copyright the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, display, perform, transmit and
What should I do if my products are seized for copyright infringement?
A copyright protects an original work of authorship. Books, photographs, paintings, music, movies and computer software are all works which can be granted copyright protection. A copyright is granted to the creator of a new
Can I copyright my font in the United States?
As technology evolves new legal questions present themselves. The hand written symbols and glyphs of ancient people evolved into written languages. To reproduce a book a scholar would have to manually transcribe the contents of
Copyright or design patent – how do I protect my product in the United States?
Manufacturers spend a significant amount of time and money bringing their products to market. Many products will fail to capture the attention of consumers, but when a product clicks the profits from that product can
Movie rental business hit with $62.4 million judgement for copyright infringement. DISNEY v. VIDANGEL
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new expressive work. Works such as photographs, music and movies are all protected by copyright law. Copyright law grants the creator