Low resolution comp photos of competitors websites deemed fair use. KENNEDY v. GISH
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Low resolution comp photos of competitors websites deemed fair use. KENNEDY v. GISH
Copyright law was written long before computers and the internet existed. In the past reproducing a copyrighted image would take hours if not days of work and specialized equipment. With computers it is a trivial
Is musical experimentation fair use or copyright infringement? CHAPMAN v. MARAJ
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of an original work of expression. A creator can register their copyright with the library of congress to strengthen the rights associated with
Can actors use their scenes in a casting reel without being liable for copyright infringement? BAIN v. INDEPENDENT
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
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
Copying architectural plans for use as advertising material probably not fair use. RANIERI v. ADG
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new work of expression. When an author, artist, musician or one of many other creative professionals creates a new work they
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
Is copying the style of an artist in an illustrated biography copyright infringement? CASTLE v. SCHOLASTIC
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
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