Posts Tagged: copyrights
In the Era of Spotify and Pandora Where Do ASCAP and BMI Fit?
In traditional music recording, artists have had to choose to license their music through major music industry organizations like ASCAP and BMI. In the age of streaming …
Copyright Preemption in the Smart Phone Society: The Ninth Circuit Clouds the Picture in T3Media
There is no question that smart phones have transformed the social and economic structure of society, and the integration of increasingly effective cameras has helped spark the …
Warner Bros. settles $80M copyright suit brought by Tolkien estate over LOTR online video and casino gambling games
On July 5th a federal judge entered an order granting the dismissal of a copyright case, which had been filed by the estate of famed English fantasy …
Inspiration vs. Copying: Where’s the Line in Hollywood?
When it comes to television shows, it not always clear what is “copyrightable.” Sometimes, filmmakers and screen writers can get into serious trouble if they don’t …
IP Rights strategies for preventing and handling infringements in China
Securing IP rights in China has been a priority for companies selling or manufacturing in China due to the country’s singular attitude to intellectual property, which …
How Artificial Intelligence is set to disrupt our legal framework for Intellectual Property rights
It's safe to say that most sectors will undergo significant disruption as a result of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. AI will not only disrupt our business models …
Spotify reaches $43.5M settlement over class action suit on unpaid royalties for copyrighted songs
The $43.5 million from the recent Spotify settlement will reportedly go towards a separate fund to compensate publishers and songwriters. Such payments made by Spotify and other streaming …
How New Musicians Can Protect Their Music’s Intellectual Property
It’s not just businesses and corporate environments that need intellectual property protection - artists of all kinds must protect their work too. Specifically, musicians have a …
The Risks of Using Images for Commercial Purposes
Businesses were recently given a harsh reminder about the effects of failing to obtain permissions when using photography for commercial purposes when a California woman sued Chipotle …
Congress seeks to make Register of Copyrights a Presidential Appointment
H.R. 1695 would amend 17 U.S.C. 701. Currently, the Register of Copyrights is appointed by the Librarian of Congress, and acts under the Librarian’s direction and …
3D Printing for Consumers: What Does it Mean for the Future of IP?
Patent filings relating to 3D printing have increased 23-fold over the last five years, and trademark filings for businesses involved in 3D printing have increased 300 percent over …
Incorporation of EME into HTML5 standard will keep the World Wide Web relevant
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) unveiled a proposed recommendation that would extend the Internet standards organization’s HTML5 standard to incorporate Encrypted Media Extensions (EME), …
20 years after ‘The Cat Not in the Hat’, a look at Dr. Seuss vs. the O.J. Simpson murder trial story
On March 27th, 1997, the 9th Cir. decided to affirm a preliminary injunction prohibiting the publication and distribution of The Cat NOT in the Hat!, a parody of …
Does Star Athletica Raise More Questions Than it Answers?
The Supreme Court recently issued its decision in Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands, which addressed whether copyright protection can extend to the graphic designs depicted on cheerleading …
Other Barks for Wednesday, April 12th, 2017
Uber is initiating a patent purchase program and is accepting submissions through May 23, 2017. British musician Ed Sheeran settles a copyright infringement suit that alleged "Photograph" was infringing. …
